California Forest Improvement Program — California Grants funding opportunity
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California Forest Improvement Program

The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources. CFIP solicitation periods close quarter...

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Deadline Rolling Location California Type grant Level State Open
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  • Who can apply: State-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: California Grants.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: California.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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About this opportunity

The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources. CFIP solicitation periods close quarterly on the dates listed below. January 2nd April 1st July 1st October 1st CFIP reimburses 75% to 90% of costs. Advance payments are available but may not exceed 25% of total cost-share amount or $50,000.

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Who can apply

Public Agencies are eligible to apply. Before you fill out an application, contact your local FAS to determine the status of funding, current application process, and whether your property and project are eligible for funding. Landowners must own at least 20 acres of forestland but not more than 5,000 acres of forestland in California. The 20-acre minimum does not apply to forestland zoned timber production zone. Forestland means land at least 10 percent occupied by trees of any size that are native to California. Developed areas such as gardens shall not be excluded from the 20-acre minimum property size and shall be included.

Geographic eligibility

  • California

How to apply

Pre-consult with local Forestry Assistance Specialist before applying. Contacts can be found here: https://34c031f8-c9fd-4018-8c5a-4159cdff6b0d-cdn-endpoint.azureedge.net/-/media/calfire-website/what-we-do/grants/california-forest-improvement-program/fa_contact_list.pdf?rev=f2b948acab7740a1b8d21d0d4f946368&hash=CC527A47C823E88A693600D5D6E9A793

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