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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) & Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act provisions and funding broadly support these efforts through grants and agreements. The main grant categories are listed below.
Round 2 awards announced. Round 3. November 2024
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program is designed to assist communities and Tribes at risk of wildfires. CWDG helps communities plan for and lower the chances of wildfires happening, giving special attention to those that are in areas where wildfires are likely to occur, those that have lower income, and/or those that have been seriously affected by disasters that make wildfires more likely.
CWDG offers funding to communities and Tribes for two purposes:
- Creating and updating Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs)
- Implementing projects mentioned in a CWPP that is less than ten years old.
Program Information:
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Grants.gov ID Number | Round 3 ID numbers TBA |
Eligible entities | Local governments; Non-profit organizations including homeowner associations; Indian Tribes; State forestry agencies (including U.S. territories and interests); Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) |
Eligible lands | Non-federal |
Funding amount | Max $250k for CWPP development or update Max $10M for implementation |
Match | 10% for proposals to develop or update a CWPP. 25% for proposals to plan and/or implement projects described within a CWPP Communities meeting the definition of underserved, Indian Tribes/Alaska Native Corporations, and Pacific Islands may request a waiver of match. |
Priority status determination; match waiver eligibility | Wildfire hazard potential, low income, impacted by severe disaster; CEJST disadvantaged status: https://wildfirerisk.org/cwdg-tool/ |
Reporting | Funded CWDG projects will be required to provide financial reports to the grant’s administrator on a quarterly basis, and project performance reports on an annual basis. The annual performance report shall include a spatial data component. |
Funding administration | Opt-in states will administer funds to applicants. If it is in a State that has not fully opted-in to run CWDG, the US Forest Service will administer funds. |
Resources:
CWDG Frequently Asked Questions 2023
CWDG Dashboard (to determine eligibility)
FY23 CWDG Applicant Webinar – August 4, 2023
Round 2 Contacts
Round 2 Primer (FAC Net)
CWDG Focused Grant Writing Workshop (facilitated by Western Region Program Managers)
DEADLINE CLOSED
The Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support provides grant opportunities to entities and organizations delivering technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners – including Tribes, underserved landowners, and small-acreage landowners – to participate in emerging private markets for forest resilience and climate mitigation.
Two funding opportunities are open:
- Supporting Underserved and Small-Acreage Landowner Participation in Emerging Private Markets
- Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience
General Program Information:
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Application Deadline | September 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST; Applications must be submitted through grants.gov. |
Eligible lands | Nonindustrial private forest land that is (1) Rural, as defined by LSR tool and (2) Has existing tree cover or is suitable for growing trees and (3) Is owned by any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian Tribe, other private legal entity or is Tribal land held in trust by the federal government. |
Funding amount | $2 million limit |
Match | There is no match requirement for proposals to be funded through this NOFO. |
Reporting Requirements | Awardees submit a detailed financial report (standard SF-425 “Federal Financial Report” form) and narrative progress report; there is no required format or form for these reporting documents. Reports must be submitted with frequency determined by agency guidance and specified in final signed award documents, at least annually and not more frequently than quarterly. |
Office Hours | Forest Service staff will host live Office Hours to answer questions from participants. Office hours are:
To participate, visit the Forest Landowner Support Office Hours Microsoft Teams room at any point during the times listed above. Pre-registration is not required. |
Resources:
Webinar Recording: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Forest Landowner Support Notice of Funding Opportunity #1 September 6, 2023, General Audience.
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
Limited Resource Farmer/Rancher FY 2024 Self-Determination Tool
Fact Sheet: Emerging Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience
Opportunity #1: Supporting Underserved and Small-Acreage Landowner Participation in Emerging Private Markets
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | |
Eligible entities | County governments |
#1 Resources:
IRA-FLS NOFO1 Frequently Asked Questions (available in Related Documents under the “full announcement materials” dropdown)
Opportunity #2: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | |
Eligible entities | Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S. Code § 5304). |
#2 Resources:
NOFO #2 Frequently Asked Questions (available in Related Documents under the “full announcement materials” dropdown)
NOFO Application Assistance Webinar (February 16, 2024)
USDA Press Release (February 14, 2024)DEADLINE CLOSED
DEADLINE CLOSED
The Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support provides grant opportunities to entities and organizations delivering technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners – including Tribes, underserved landowners, and small-acreage landowners – to participate in emerging private markets for forest resilience and climate mitigation.
Two funding opportunities are open:
- Supporting Underserved and Small-Acreage Landowner Participation in Emerging Private Markets
- Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience
General Program Information:
Website | |
Application Deadline | August 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST; Applications must be submitted through grants.gov. |
Eligible lands | Nonindustrial private forest land that is (1) Rural, as defined by LSR tool and (2) Has existing tree cover or is suitable for growing trees and (3) Is owned by any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian Tribe, other private legal entity or is Tribal land held in trust by the federal government. |
Funding amount | $2 million limit |
Match | There is no match requirement for proposals to be funded through this NOFO. |
Reporting Requirements | Awardees submit a detailed financial report (standard SF-425 “Federal Financial Report” form) and narrative progress report; there is no required format or form for these reporting documents. Reports must be submitted with frequency determined by agency guidance and specified in final signed award documents, at least annually and not more frequently than quarterly. |
Office Hours | Forest Service staff will host live Office Hours to answer questions from participants. Office hours are:
To participate, visit the Forest Landowner Support Office Hours Microsoft Teams room at any point during the times listed above. Pre-registration is not required. |
Resources:
Webinar Recording: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Forest Landowner Support Notice of Funding Opportunity #1 September 6, 2023, General Audience.
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
Limited Resource Farmer/Rancher FY 2024 Self-Determination Tool
Fact Sheet: Emerging Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience
Opportunity #1: Supporting Underserved and Small-Acreage Landowner Participation in Emerging Private Markets
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | |
Eligible entities | County governments |
#1 Resources:
IRA-FLS NOFO1 Frequently Asked Questions (available in Related Documents under the “full announcement materials” dropdown)
Opportunity #2: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation or Forest Resilience
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) | |
Eligible entities | Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/Villages, and Tribal Organizations (as defined in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, 25 U.S. Code § 5304). |
#2 Resources:
NOFO #2 Frequently Asked Questions (available in Related Documents under the “full announcement materials” dropdown)
NOFO Application Assistance Webinar (February 16, 2024)
USDA Press Release (February 14, 2024)
Various deadlines. See the website for more information.
The Urban and Community Forestry Program is dedicated to enhancing and expanding the nation’s urban forest resources via tree planting, restoration, maintenance, and resilience. Additional programmatic goals are workforce development, planning and community engagement, and extreme heat mitigation.
Since the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program received $1.5 billion in funding rom the Inflation Reduction Act. That funding has been distributed to states and national nonprofits to subgrant to smaller partners. Many states have opened grant opportunities for this funding, which carries the opportunity for a match waiver for projects that benefit disadvantaged communities.
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Firewood Banks Funding Program – Applications for start-up and new grants are open now (May 2024). Renewal grants will open on September 1, 2024.
Provide financial and educational resources to public and tribal firewood bank programs in the United States to support access to wood heat for low- to moderate-income individuals who are struggling to pay for home heating fuel and deal with emergency situations such as power outages. (Through a partnership between the Forest Service and the Alliance for Green Heat; Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, Section 40803c17)
Website | https://www.firewoodbanks.org/applynow |
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Eligible entities | Non-profit, church, town or tribe OR individual, company, tree service, or firewood business in partnership with a non-profit, church, town or tribe. |
Eligible expenses | Almost any item needed to run your firewood bank is an eligible expense except for food & drink, entertainment, lobbying, and items over $5,000. Eligible expenses include chain saws (electric or gas), splitters, tarps, moisture meters, conveyor belts, trailers, wheelbarrows, safety equipment, first aid kits, equipment repair, building materials for firewood sheds or tool sheds, educational materials/activities, sales tax, signage, travel, gas money, and miscellaneous supplies like small tools that cost less than $20. |
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Temporary Bridge Funding Opportunity Program – OPEN – Rolling applications are due by April 27, 2024, August 30, 2024, or December 27, 2024
Support the establishment of temporary bridge rental/loan/cost-share programs with States and federally recognized Indian Tribes to protect water resources and reduce water quality degradation during forestry-related operations.
Website | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation/temporary-water-crossing |
jeffrey.c.high@usda.gov | |
Notice of Funding Opportunity | https://usfs-public.app.box.com/s/az8cdck67js0o3xpmj3xbagfu6k93hd4 |
Application Deadline | Rolling applications due by April 27, 2024, August 30, 2024, or December 27, 2024. Link to Program Application. |
Application Instructions | Submit your application in a PDF format to jeffrey.c.high@usda.gov |
Eligible entities | State Governments and Indian Tribes. States may defer the grant authority to another responsible entity through a letter of designation. |
Eligible lands | Non-Federal land and Federal land. |
Funding amount | up to $17.6 million; applications for $400,000 or less will be prioritized for funding |
Match | Applicants are not required to provide a match |
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Deadlines have passed for the following. Application periods are expected to reopen in October 2024.
Wood Innovations Grant Funding Opportunity
Provides funding for grants to install thermally led community wood energy systems or to build innovative wood product manufacturing facilities. Program goals are: (1) Install thermally led wood energy system or to build or expand innovative wood products. (2) Improve forest health. (3) Stimulate local economies.
Website | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
Contact Collin Buntrock collin.buntrock@usda.gov for more information. |
Community Wood Grant Funding Opportunity
Provides funding for grants to install thermally led community wood energy systems or to build innovative wood product manufacturing facilities. Program goals are: (1) Install thermally led wood energy system or to build or expand innovative wood product. (2) Improve forest health. (3) Stimulate local economies.
Website | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
Contact Sabina Dhungana sabina.dhungana@usda.gov for more information. |
Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance (WPIA) Grant Funding Opportunity
Funding may be used to provide support for facilities that purchase and process byproducts of ecosystem restoration projects. This includes applications to establish, reopen, retrofit, expand, or improve a sawmill or other wood-processing facility in close proximity to federal or Indian lands that need ecosystem restoration and will generate byproducts.
Website | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation |
Contact Adam Smith adam.smith5@usda.gov for more information. |