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Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program

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The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program, administered directly by the Department of Agriculture, aims to establish community forests by preventing the conversion of forestland to non-forest uses. The program focuses on delivering diverse community benefits, including the creation of public recreation areas, the implementation of forest-based educational programs, and the promotion of environmental and economic resilience. To be eligible for funding, all projects must guarantee public access to the protected lands. This initiative is funded through competitive discretionary grants and other forms of financial assistance, covering a broad range of topics such as conservation, agriculture, and economic development. While the program is currently closed pending the next funding cycle, it continues to serve as a strategic tool for protecting open spaces and enhancing local ecological and social well-being.

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Agriculture Department grants fund community forests for conservation, public access, and local resilience.

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Department of Agriculture

NAICS

924120 - Administration of Conservation Programs

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

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OfficeWY, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture

Office AddressWY, USA

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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 educational programs.
Eligible uses: Public access is required for all projects.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Closed: Pending next funding cycle
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant; Other Financial Assistance
Topics: Education, Economic Development, Food/Agriculture, Other Environmental, Resilience, Conservation
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363348
Additional information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/community-forest/program

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