Topic: the USDA Forest Service's Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program.
The program offers grants to acquire private forestland threatened by conversion, prioritizing projects delivering significant community benefits (economic, environmental, educational, recreational).
Applications, due January 13, 2025, require a 50% non-federal cost share and must demonstrate community engagement and address threats of land conversion.
A national review panel will score applications based on community benefits, engagement, strategic contribution, and threat level.
Resources and guidance are available online. https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/community-forest
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Disclaimer:
The purpose of this podcast episode is to bring awareness to some of the resources available through the USDA. Please note, this is not official information from the agency. Our goal is to provide a simplified explanation to help the general public better understand the process of accessing these resources. For official guidance, we encourage you to visit the USDA website or contact your local USDA office.
