Cooperative Forestry Assistance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.664 (USAspending.gov).
- North Carolina Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services $63,653,283
- California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection $32,070,000
- Nevada Division Of Forestry $25,566,000
- New Mexico State University $20,000,000
- California Association Of Resource Conservation Districts $18,275,000
- Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department $13,660,000
- South Carolina Forestry Commission $13,315,831
- Georgia Forestry Commission $11,827,825
- Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Department Of $10,036,804
- State Of Hawaii Department Of Land & Natural Resources $9,697,169
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
With respect to nonfederal forest and other rural lands to assist in the advancement of forest resources management and conservation; developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings; producing and distributing tree seeds and seedlings; promoting afforestation and reforestation; the encouragement of active forest management; the control of insects and diseases affecting trees and forests; the control of rural fires; the efficient utilization of wood and wood residues/biomass, including the recycling of wood fiber and biomass utilization; the improvement and maintenance of fish and wildlife habitat; and the planning and implementation of urban and community forestry programs; broaden existing programs on non-federal forest lands to meet the multiple use objectives of landowners; provide opportunities to private landowners to protect ecologically valuable and threatened non-Federal forest land; and strengthen educational, technical, and financial assistance programs that provide assistance to owners of non-Federal forest lands.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Other Special District Government
- State
- Tribal
- Foreign Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Land/Property Owner
- Local
State Forestry or equivalent State agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and municipalities are eligible. All States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the territories and possessions of the United States are eligible.
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Landowners of nonfederal lands; rural community fire fighting forces; urban and municipal governments, non-profit organizations, Tribes and other State, local, and private agencies acting through State Foresters, equivalent State officials, or other official representatives.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Established by the Regional Office or International Institute of Tropical Forestry.
Decision Timeline
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
From 10 to 60 days. State single point of contact will have 30 days from notification of tentative allotments to comment.
Program details & compliance
Description
There are nearly 500 million acres of non-Federal forest land in the United States, comprising about 20 percent of the Nation, and two-thirds of the Nation’s forests. Management practices on these lands impact the social, economic, and natural environment for everyone. Cooperative Forestry works with States, private landowners, and other partners to promote healthy forests and livable communities throughout the United States. Programs and partnerships help private landowners and rural communities manage their forests, strengthen local economies, and maintain a high quality of life.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Land and Forest ConservationForestryWater ConservationFire Protection
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To assist State Forester or equivalent designated state official(s) in forest stewardship programs on private, State, local, and other nonfederal forest and rural lands. Programs may include production of timber and efficient processing and use of wood products; developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings; producing and distributing tree seeds and seedlings; promoting afforestation and reforestation; timber stand improvement; improving wildlife habitat; assisting private woodland owners in harvesting, processing, and marketing activities; conversion of wood to energy; protection and improvement of forest soil fertility; forest insect and disease management; urban and community forestry; development and transfer of new and improved fire prevention, control, suppression and prescribed fire technologies; organization of shared fire suppression resources, and achievement of more efficient fire protection for States and local communities; provision of financial, technical and related assistance to local rural fire fighting forces; acquisition and loan of Federal excess property; organizational improvement; forestry resources planning; conservation of forest land; pursuit and development of new market drivers for conservation (e.g. carbon, ecosystem services, conservation finance); coordination of landscape scale efforts and the inclusion of private lands in large-scale planning and conservation efforts; and technology transfer.
Restrictions
Construction, Small Business Ownership, Research
Matching Requirements
Government shall not exceed the amount expended by a State grantee or grantee for all programs except those covered by Section 11 of Public Law 95-313. Section 10(b)(2), State Fire Assistance program funds require a 1:1 match by the grantee, unless reduced with a waiver. Section 10(b)(3) Volunteer Fire Assistance program funds require a 50 percent match by the grantee. Section 13A Landscape-Scale Restoration program funds require a 50 percent match by the grantee. Cost-sharing ratios for Section 11(a) Management Assistance and Section 11(c), Technology Implementation programs shall be negotiated. Section 11(b), Forest Resource Planning program funds require 20 percent matching by the State. Amount of grant based on negotiated targets to be achieved.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements