This program provides administration of the state forest action plan

Kansas State University received a $1,239,500 Project Grant award on August 27, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 2 – Rocky Mountain Region. The grant funds the administration and implementation of Kansas's State Forest Action Plan through July 31, 2030. Kansas State University will develop and implement strategic forestry goals while providing technical assistance and education to forest landowners and managers throughout the state on forest management and forest health concerns. Deliverables will include administrative services, personnel resources, and travel to support grant operations.

The grant funding will be allocated toward personnel costs, travel expenses, and sub-awards to local project partners executing on-the-ground forest conservation and management activities across Kansas. This award supports the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's broader mission of advancing forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and promoting sustainable management practices on the approximately 500 million acres of non-federal forest lands nationwide. The five-year performance period aligns with standard State Forestry Agency grant structures under this federal program.

Strategic forestry goals are developed and implemented. Technical assistance and education for forest management and forest health concerns will be provided throughout the state. Funding will be used for personnel, travel and sub-awards to complete local projects.