The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes is designed to support projects that restore and improve forest landscapes. The focus is on collaborative efforts that reduce wildfire risks, enhance habitats, improve water quality, and address invasive species. Projects should align with a science-based restoration strategy and involve rural non-industrial private forest land, state or local government forest land, or Indian trust lands.
Who it's for: This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribal governments and private institutions of higher education. It's ideal for those who can collaborate on projects that focus on restoring forest landscapes and can provide a 1:1 match of non-Federal funds.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian Tribal government or private institution of higher education
- Proposed project not on eligible lands (e.g., urban areas or industrial lands)
- Inability to provide a 1:1 non-Federal match
- Project not aligned with a science-based restoration strategy
- Incomplete or late application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Science-based restoration strategy (e.g., Tribal Forest Plan)
- Evidence of eligible land status
- Documentation of matching funds
- Completed application forms
- Use of LSR Project Planning Tool for eligibility confirmation
- Organizational documents for eligibility verification
- Budget plan
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or collaboration
Cautions
- Ensure project location is eligible using the LSR Project Planning Tool
- Strict cost-sharing requirement of 1:1 with non-Federal funds
- Projects must be on rural lands as defined by the program
- Check the NOFO document for detailed requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribal governments and private institutions of higher education. Projects must be conducted on rural non-industrial private forest land, rural state or local government forest land, or Indian trust lands, which include lands held by Indian Tribes and individual Indians. Indian forest land held 'in fee' is also eligible. 'Rural' is defined as areas outside Census places greater than 50,000 people.
Overview
This grant is for federally recognized Indian Tribal governments and private institutions of higher education. It's ideal for those who can collaborate on projects that focus on restoring forest landscapes and can provide a 1:1 match of non-Federal funds.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian Tribal government or private institution of higher education
- Proposed project not on eligible lands (e.g., urban areas or industrial lands)
- Inability to provide a 1:1 non-Federal match
- Project not aligned with a science-based restoration strategy
- Incomplete or late application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities that restore forest landscapes, reduce wildfire risk, improve habitats, maintain water quality, and control invasive species. Projects must be collaborative and science-based.
Total Program Funding
$1,260,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 26, 2027(86 days)
- Archive Date
- Mar 31, 2027
Application Checklist
- Review the NOFO document for detailed requirements
- Confirm project location eligibility using the LSR Project Planning Tool
- Prepare a science-based restoration strategy
- Secure matching funds and document them
- Draft a detailed project proposal
- Gather organizational eligibility documents
- Prepare a budget and project timeline
- Obtain letters of support or collaboration
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit the application before the deadline