National Forests are places of wonder, peace, and renewal. Your donation today will help protect the trees, trails, and wildlife that make these places so special.
Through its on-the-ground conservation programs, the National Forest Foundation supports action-oriented projects that directly enhance the health and well-being of America's National Forests and Grasslands and that engage the public in stewardship.
Nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing natural resource issues on National Forests and Grasslands can apply for support to complete projects through three distinct grant programs.
Additionally, the NFF provides funding opportunities that address specific strategic initiatives aligned with our mission and goals.
See the table below to find the grant program that is right for your organization or project.
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| Program | Focus | Geography | Frequency | Deadlines | Eligibility & Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Matching Awards Program | Focus Community Engagement and Stewardship Activities that Connect People to Forests | Geography National | Frequency 2x/yr | Deadlines Round 1: Feb. 7, 2025. Round 2: TBD. | Eligibility & Type Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities | Open, Competitive Grant Rounds |
| Program Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities | Focus Building collaborative capacity for forest stewardship | Geography National | Frequency 1x/yr | Deadlines July 12, 2024 | Eligibility & Type Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, local government entities, and colleges/universities | Open, Competitive Grant Rounds |
| Program Ski Conservation and Forest Stewardship Funds | Focus Varies | Geography Multi-local | Frequency Varies | Deadlines Lincoln NF: February 14, 2025 | Eligibility & Type Nonprofits, Tribes, Universities, State and Local Governments | Open & Closed, Non-Competitive and Competitive Grant Rounds |
| Program Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences | Focus Large Scale Restoration Initiatives At Select Sites | Geography Multi-local | Frequency Varies | Deadlines Invitation-Only | Eligibility & Type Nonprofits, Universities, Tribes, Businesses, State and Local Governments | Invitation-Only |
Current NFF grant recipients can find resources related to the administration of their award via the link below.
In 2014, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy received funding from the National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program to support additional Conservation Corps crews in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest.
