Landowner cost share payment programs

The Department of Natural Resources, State of Ohio Division of Forestry was awarded a $5,000,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). The award has a performance period from January 17, 2025 to December 31, 2029.

The funding will support the Division of Forestry's efforts to provide cost-sharing, technical assistance, outreach, and education to help non-industrial private forest landowners across Ohio participate in emerging environmental markets, such as carbon offset and ecosystem services programs. The project aims to increase climate change adaptation, support forest health, and facilitate market access for underserved and historically marginalized landowners. The Division of Forestry plans to collaborate with local government entities, municipalities, and conservation organizations to execute comprehensive environmental and forestry initiatives across the state.