2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program — Forest Service funding opportunity
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2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

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The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community...

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Award $200k–$750k Deadline Oct 12 Location Alabama Type cost share Level Federal Open posted Aug 12, 2026
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $200,000 – $750,000, total pool ~$1,000,000.
  • Next deadline: October 12, 2026.
  • Issued by: Forest Service.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $200k–$750k. Total program pool: $1,000,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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Award amount
$200k–$750k
Deadline
Oct 12
Oct 12, 2026
Total pool
$1M

About this opportunity

The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community tree resource utilization, which can reduce waste and create value by turning wood generated from events, and pest or disease outbreaks into useful products. These products may include other materials that strengthen local economies, reduce disposal costs, and improve community resilience.The program seeks replicable projects that help communities establish or expand wood‑utilization efforts. Competitive proposals will demonstrate how the project supports existing community forestry plans, applies industry‑recognized safety and tree‑care standards, and delivers clear workforce benefits. Projects should outline anticipated wood products, partnerships with professional or industry organizations, and opportunities for job certification.This program is intended for communities and their partners seeking to improve the management and use of their urban and community forests. Eligible applicants include tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other community‑based partners.

Funding agency

Forest Service
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Eligibility details aren't on file yet — check the agency source link in the Documents tab for the latest rules.

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Citation details

Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID361315
PostedAug 12, 2026

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