Matching Awards Program

Overview

The Matching Awards Program (MAP) provides 1:1 matching grants to organizations implementing action-oriented, on-the-ground stewardship and citizen-based science projects that benefit America's National Forests and Grasslands. By matching NFF federal funds to non-federal dollars raised by award recipients, MAP effectively doubles the resources available to nonprofit partners for implementing these projects.

A common thread connecting the National Forest Foundation (NFF) program areas is an interest in action-oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while considering benefits to, and the involvement of, surrounding communities. For the Matching Awards Program, the NFF accepts applications from non-governmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, universities and Native American tribes working on, or adjacent to, National Forests and Grasslands in an effort to implement on-the-ground conservation, restoration and citizen-based monitoring projects.

All MAP awards require a 1:1 cash match of non-federal funds. Federal funds and in-kind contributions should be documented to show leverage for a project, but cannot be matched by MAP funds.

Interested in learning more about the Matching Awards Program? Visit the application process page.

Organizations may also be interested in the NFF Wilderness Stewardship Challenge or Ski Conservation Fund.