Through MAP, the NFF provides funds for projects that directly benefit America’s National Forests and Grasslands.
Donor Name: National Forest Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 06/21/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
MAP pairs federal funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service with non-federal dollars raised by award recipients, multiplying the resources available to benefit the National Forest System.
The resulting program, MAP: Connecting People to Forests, focuses primarily on community engagement. Program goals are to create lasting change that will allow all communities, especially underserved communities, opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest System lands or adjacent public lands. The MAP program’s longstanding support of stewardship continues through this programmatic shift. While engagement is now the primary focus of the program, stewardship activities are also a requirement for all proposed projects.
Funding Information
There is not an official minimum or maximum award amount for the MAP program and successful proposals vary widely in budget size. In recent years, NFF has considered applications ranging from less than $5,000 to over $70,000. The NFF suggests that new MAP applicants submit applications requesting $35,000 or less.
Period of Performance
Projects funded in this round will begin in September 2024 and may run for up to 18 months.
Geographic Restrictions
Projects must take place on U.S. National Forests or Grasslands or adjacent public lands and demonstrate benefit to National Forest System lands.
Eligible Organizations
Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and organizations, and universities.
For more information, visit NFF.
