Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To support competitive grant programs in the following areas: 1) Provide cost share to carry out climate mitigation or forest resilience practices. 2) Support participation of underserved forest landowners in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. 3) Support participation of forest landowners who own less than 2,500 acres of forest land in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. 4) Provide payments to owners of private forest land for implementation of forestry practices on private forest land to provide measurable increases in carbon sequestration and storage beyond customary practices on comparable land.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- State
- Local
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Land/Property Owner
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will be accepted through the Washington Office Cooperative Forestry Program. Selected applicants will be notified and funds awarded. Details on specific award procedures will be listed in each Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
Provided competitive grant opportunities to entities and organizations for delivering technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Forestry
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Projects that increase participation with various states, tribal, and private landowners for climate mitigation and forest resilience. Use of assistance guidelines will vary based on specific NOFO's related to this listing i.e. States, Tribal, Private Landowners.
Restrictions
Restrictions under this award depend on the NOFO category used. In general, the cost principles outlined in 2 CFR 200 apply to all aspects of the program unless otherwise specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or the award’s terms and conditions. Certain costs are explicitly prohibited, including expenses related to new construction, economic development activities, and small business ownership.
Matching Requirements
The minimum match under this listing is 20% of total project cost. Cooperator matches must derive from non-federal sources.
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