This grant helps communities in parts of Michigan and Wisconsin buy private forest land to prevent it from being converted to non-forest uses. The goal is to protect and improve habitats for species important to the Lake Superior ecosystem while providing community benefits like recreation and education.
Who it's for: This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities like counties and cities, and nonprofit organizations that can buy and manage land.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization
- Proposing projects outside the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin
- Submitting projects that are less than five acres
- Projects that do not provide community benefits
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a recognized entity
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of community benefits
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Land acquisition plan
- Community engagement strategy
- Environmental impact assessment
- Budget and financial plan
- Strategic habitat connectivity plan
Cautions
- Projects must be in the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin.
- A cost-sharing or matching contribution is required.
- Projects must demonstrate significant public benefits and community engagement.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities such as county and city governments, and nonprofit organizations. Specifically, this includes county governments, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, and other Native American tribal organizations.
Overview
This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities like counties and cities, and nonprofit organizations that can buy and manage land.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, or nonprofit organization
- Proposing projects outside the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin
- Submitting projects that are less than five acres
- Projects that do not provide community benefits
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for buying private forest land to prevent it from being converted to other uses. The land must be at least five acres and provide community benefits, including helping local species and ecosystems.
Total Program Funding
$3,500,000
Expected Awards
6
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 8, 2026(138 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 7, 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a federally recognized Indian Tribe, local government, or nonprofit
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather evidence of community benefits
- Secure cost-sharing or matching funds
- Develop a land acquisition plan
- Create a community engagement strategy
- Conduct an environmental impact assessment
- Draft a budget and financial plan
- Plan for strategic habitat connectivity