This program provides administration of the state forest action plan

The University of Nebraska's Board of Regents received a $603,722 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region) under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), awarded August 21, 2025, with a completion date of August 15, 2030. This award supports administration of Nebraska's State Forest Action Plan through the development and implementation of strategic forestry goals. The grant will fund personnel, travel expenses, and sub-awards to deliver technical assistance and education addressing forest management and forest health concerns throughout the state.

The project's primary deliverables include statewide technical assistance programming, forest health education initiatives, and support for local forestry projects implemented through sub-awarded funding. By leveraging both direct personnel resources and sub-award mechanisms, the University of Nebraska will advance the state's forest resource management objectives aligned with the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's focus on enhancing forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and supporting rural community resilience on non-federal forest lands across Nebraska.

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.