§ Federal grant opportunity · USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Liam M Krause Grantor is accepting applications for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program. The deadline is December 8, 2026 and the published award range is $1M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Liam M Krause Grantor
- Application deadline
- December 8, 2026
- Award range
- $1M
- Eligibility
- Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Community Development, Environment, Recreation and Tourism
- Opportunity number
- USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP
Program overview
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and nonprofit organizations that are qualified to acquire and manage land may apply for up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. Projects submitted for funding consideration must be forested properties at least five acres in size that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses and that provide community benefits including economic, environmental, educational, and recreational benefits. An additional focus of this opportunity is to protect, enhance and increase resilience of habitats necessary for sustaining native aquatic and terrestrial species important to the Lake Superior ecosystem. Competitive proposals will be those that demonstrate exceptional public benefits, meaningful community engagement, and strategic contributions to terrestrial habitat connectivity within the defined Terrestrial Habitat Connectivity Pilot Area. For additional information and requirements, please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity document linked in both the "Related Documents" tab and the "Instructions" link located in the "Package" tab.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Liam M Krause Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before December 8, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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