Good Neighbor Authority
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.691
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 494 $592,587,602 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Good Neighbor
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury accounts
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- 12-1106-0-1-302
- 12-8028-0-1-302
- 12-1105-0-1-302
- 12-5716-0-1-302
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is awarding Cooperative Agreements under Good Neighbor Authority (CFDA 10.691) to states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration projects on National Forest System lands, with the most recent grant award on August 24, 2026.
The program funds forest and rangeland management activities across jurisdictional boundaries, including hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvest and stand improvement, prescribed fire operations, noxious weed and invasive species treatment, wildlife and aquatic habitat restoration, riparian restoration, abandoned mine remediation under CERCLA, post-disaster recovery, reforestation and tree planting, recreational infrastructure and trail maintenance, and archaeological and botanical surveys. Recent awards reflect emphasis on wildfire risk mitigation, forest health improvement, and landscape restoration following hurricanes and wildfires. Generated revenue from timber sales and other activities is reinvested into land management goals.
The portfolio is entirely Cooperative Agreements (493 of 494 awards). Funding is highly concentrated among five Forest Service regional offices, which account for 76 percent of awards: the Southern Region (R8) leads by federal dollars obligated at $332.6 million across 78 awards, followed by the Southwestern Region (R3) at $80.8 million across 50 awards, Rocky Mountain Region (R2) at $42.6 million across 90 awards, Intermountain Region (R4) at $38.1 million across 76 awards, and Northern Region (R1) at $33.6 million across 22 awards. Combined federal dollars obligated total $592.6 million, with combined total obligated (including non-federal cost-share) reaching $727.3 million, representing a $134.7 million recipient contribution.
Recent award magnitudes range widely from under $10 thousand to over $5 million. Notable large awards include a $290.4 million North Carolina disaster recovery and restoration agreement (September 2025), a $5.1 million Montana timber and collaborative forest management initiative (December 2025), a $5 million Colorado reforestation capacity expansion (July 2026), and $3.8 million mine remediation projects in Arizona (August 2026). Smaller routine projects typically range from $40 thousand to $1 million.
The program has awarded 494 grants since 2008, averaging 37–50 awards per year in recent years, with 37 awards already in 2026. Agreements may run up to 10 years. No current grant opportunities are posted; applications are negotiated directly between the Forest Service and eligible cooperating states, counties, or federally recognized tribes in states containing or affected by National Forest System lands, including Puerto Rico.
Objective and description
- Objective
Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. § 2113a and 16 U.S.C. § 8571
- Description
Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with states, counties, and federally recognized tribes to conduct restoration and/or recreation services across jurisdictional boundaries. Project work increases the pace and scale of forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and enhances recreational opportunities and access. Generated revenue is reinvested into land management goals.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State includes state agencies that are part of a State university system. State universities are not eligible. State includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Program authorized for states containing or affected by National Forest System Land, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
- Uses of assistance
Restoration services provided are on a project-by-project basis as planned or made ready for implementation under existing Forest Service authorities. Types of projects include treatment of insect infested trees, reduction of hazardous fuels, and other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, recreation and watershed health including fish and wildlife habitat. Projects may be completed by the states or subcontracts utilizing state contract procedures, local government organizations and tribal entities. Public works projects may not be performed under the Farm Bill version of the Act.
- Use restrictions
Public works projects may not be performed under the Farm Bill version of the Act.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Good Neighbor Agreements may be executed for up to 10 years.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
If necessary or as part of the agreement, appropriate environmental documentation (NEPA) should be completed prior to project implementation. Any decision required to be made under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4321 et seq.) with respect to any authorized restoration services on Federal land to be provided remains the responsibility of the Forest Service.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
All Good Neighbor Agreements are approved on the basis of negotiated work products, project objectives to be achieved, and the relationship to regional forest and watershed health issues, priorities and needs.
- Award procedure
The law authorizes sole source award of included projects. Projects and associated funding will be negotiated between the Forest Service and the State agency.
- Renewals
Negotiated between the Forest Service and the cooperating agency.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 494 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission | $291,216,683 | 49% |
| 2 | Coconino County | $42,348,400 | 7% |
| 3 | Colorado State University | $22,940,821 | 4% |
| 4 | State Of Utah, Division Of Wildlife Resources | $22,136,050 | 4% |
| 5 | Idaho Department Of Lands | $21,611,586 | 4% |
| 6 | Oregon Department Of Forestry | $15,648,234 | 3% |
| 7 | Arizona Department Of Forestry And Fire Management | $15,333,117 | 3% |
| 8 | Montana Dept Of Natural Resources & Conservation | $11,565,185 | 2% |
| 9 | State Of Wyoming Office Of Statelands | $10,885,932 | 2% |
| 10 | North Carolina Department Of Natural And Cultural Resources | $10,196,604 | 2% |
10 of 133 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $33,631,332 |
| FY2025 | $346,258,870 |
| FY2024 | $18,310,964 |
| FY2023 | $68,678,015 |
| FY2022 | $32,786,292 |
| FY2021 | $14,191,255 |
| FY2020 | $23,188,982 |
| FY2019 | $10,110,114 |
| FY2018 | $22,972,915 |
| FY2017 | $9,877,056 |
| FY2016 | $2,424,763 |
| FY2015 | $566,623 |
| FY2014 | -$5,169 |
| FY2012 | $268,641 |
| FY2010 | $10,000 |
| FY2008 | $174,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.691?
Assistance Listing 10.691 is Good Neighbor Authority, a federal grant program run by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Good Neighbor Authority?
Its CFDA number is 10.691: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.691 awarded?
494 grant awards under 10.691 have obligated $592,587,602 in federal funds to 133 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.691?
The recipients obligated the most under Good Neighbor Authority are North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ($291,216,683), Coconino County ($42,348,400) and Colorado State University ($22,940,821).
How much did 10.691 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.691 obligated $346,258,870 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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