Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes
🏛 Forest Service
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Tribal organizations and Indian Tribes seeking to restore priority forest landscapes at scale. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations as defined in 25 USC 5304(l), applying at the request of a federally recognized Tribe (with a letter of support required).
Projects must occur on rural non-industrial private forest land, state/local government forest land, or Indian trust lands (held in fee or in trust). Rural areas are defined as locations outside Census places with populations greater than 50,000. Use the LSR Project Planning Tool to verify project location eligibility.
Funded activities should reduce wildfire risk, improve fish and wildlife habitats, maintain or improve water quality and watershed function, and/or mitigate invasive plants, insects, and disease. All projects require 1:1 cost sharing with non-Federal sources.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. This competitive grant program supports collaborative high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in a science-based restoration strategy, such as a Tribal Forest Plan, State Forest Action Plan, or other equivalent restoration strategy. Proposals should reduce wildfire risk, improve fish and wildlife habitats, maintain or improve water quality and watershed function, and/or mitigate invasive plants, insects, and disease.
- Eligible Lands: LSR projects must be conducted on rural non-industrial private forest land, and/or rural state or local government forest land. Indian trust lands are considered eligible lands, as these lands are included within the definition of “non-industrial private forest land.” Indian trust lands held both by Indian Tribes and by individual Indians are eligible for participation in the LSR program. Indian forest land held “in fee” is also eligible. For the purposes of this program, “rural” is defined as all areas outside Census places greater than 50,000 people according to the latest United States Census. Please use the LSR Project Planning Tool (Project Eligibility) to confirm if your proposed project location is eligible within this definition.
- Cost Share Required: Grant recipients must match (cost share) the Federal grant funds 1:1 with non-Federal sources.
For additional information and requirements, please refer to the NOFO document, which is posted in both the “Related Documents” tab and in the “Instructions” link located in the “Package” tab.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
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How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Forest Service grant application form (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative/proposal document
- Budget and budget justification
- Letter of support from federally recognized Tribe
- Cost-share documentation with specific funding sources
- Proof of project location eligibility
- Science-based restoration strategy reference (e.g., Tribal Forest Plan)
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Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 10.742 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.742). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2026 est. | $14,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations under 25 USC 5304(l) can apply. A letter of support from the relevant federally recognized Tribe is required.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects reducing wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitats, enhancing water quality, or controlling invasive species. Work must occur on eligible rural forest lands.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, you must match Federal grant funds 1:1 with non-Federal sources.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $100,000 to $300,000 per project.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is January 26, 2027. Check the NOFO document for specific submission details and requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Use the LSR Project Planning Tool early to confirm your project location meets the rural eligibility definition before developing your proposal.
- Clearly document your 1:1 cost share commitments with specific dollar amounts and confirmed funding sources.
- Ground your project in a science-based restoration strategy such as a Tribal Forest Plan or State Forest Action Plan.
- Demonstrate collaboration with other public and private partners to show leveraging of resources.
- Include specific, measurable outcomes for wildfire risk reduction, habitat improvement, water quality, or invasive species control.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to secure or clearly document 1:1 cost-share funding before submitting weakens competitiveness. Proposing projects on ineligible lands (urban areas, industrial forest land, or locations outside Census place thresholds). Lack of a science-based restoration strategy backing project priorities reduces likelihood of funding.
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