Forest Stewardship Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
2. Improve water quality
3. Improve wildlife habitats
Program Objective
The Forest Stewardship Program works in partnership with state forestry agencies to connect private landowners with the information and tools they need to manage their forests and woodlands. Actively managed forests provide timber, fuel wood, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, recreational opportunities, and many other benefits.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Other
- U.S. Territory Government
State forestry or equivalent State agencies are eligible. All States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and territories and possessions of the United States may be eligible. Non-profit and Institutions of Higher Learning may be eligible on a limited/situational basis.
Beneficiaries
- Land/Property Owner
- Nonprofit Organization
- U.S. State Government
- Farmer / Rancher / Agriculture Producer
- Local
Landowners of nonindustrial private forest lands, non-profit organizations, and other State, local, and private agencies acting through State Foresters, equivalent State officials, or other official representatives are eligible. Landowners seeking assistance through the Forest Stewardship Program should contact their state forest agency directly. Program guidelines differ from state to state.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Established by Regional Office, the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, or Field Offices.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
From 30 to 60 days after the application is filed with the Forest Service Regional Office, Field Office, or the International Institute of Tropical Forestry. States and eligible applicants are requested to submit Form SF-424(A) with SF-424 application and other required narratives, forms and assurances as advised by the Regional Office, International Institute of Tropical Forestry, and Field Offices within 30 to 60 days following official funding advice notification.
Program details & compliance
Description
Within the US, there are 10.6M private landowners who own 267 million acres of forest. The Forest Stewardship Program is a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and state forestry agencies for state-delivered technical assistance for the planning and management of these non-industrial private forests. The program helps landowners plan and manage for economic productivity and improve the resilience and health of their forests. Leveraging 3,500+ state service foresters, this program is the foundational assistance that connects landowners to technical advice, market opportunities, and financial assistance.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Water Conservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To provide financial, technical, educational, and related assistance to State foresters or equivalent State officials for: the delivery of information and professional assistance to owners of nonindustrial private forest lands; the afforestation, reforestation, and active management of state and other non-federal forest land; and improved forest seedling production and distribution.
Restrictions
Construction related expenses are prohibited under this listing.
Required Documentation
No credentials or documentation are required.
Matching Requirements
Match must equal 50 percent of the federal funding and cannot derive from sources already pledged as match on other federal awards. Additional details regarding match are provided in the NOFO, Terms and Conditions, and the Regional Office.
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