National forest foundation agreement matching awards program

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) was awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the National Forest Foundation federal grant program (CFDA #10.682) for the period of June 8, 2021 through September 30, 2025.

Through 22 sub-awards, the NFF will support a variety of conservation projects on National Forest lands across the country. Sub-awardees, which include nonprofit organizations and conservation corps, will engage youth and volunteers in restoration activities such as invasive species removal, habitat enhancement, trail maintenance and construction. The projects will provide job training and career pathway opportunities while addressing priority needs for the Forest Service, including reducing wildfire risk, improving recreation access and protecting natural resources. Sub-awardees will mobilize an estimated 3,500 volunteers over the life of the award to complete essential stewardship work across multiple forests.