# Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recreation, environmental and economic benefits, and forest-based...

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 363348
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 13, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program has a listed deadline of October 13, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with Forest Service before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program?

Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is funded by Forest Service. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 363348 from grants_gov.