The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Community Forest Conservation Grant Program.
Donor Name: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This grant program funds municipal land acquisition for community forests. Community forests are publicly owned or publicly accessible open space properties that are vital for wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, recreational opportunities, public health, air quality, water quality, and to meet the obligations outlined in New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Funding Information
- Approximately $1,000,000 is available for Community Forest Conservation (CFC) Grants 2025.
- Minimum grant amount is $50,000; Maximum grant amount is $300,000.
Grant Period
All projects must have defined objectives, tasks, and deliverables accounted for in performance measures that can be completed and invoiced within a two-year contract period/term.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants:
- New York municipalities are eligible to apply for these grants.
- Project Location:
- Eligible locations for acquisition include private properties of 10 or more acres within New York State. At least 75% of the property must be forested.
For more information, visit NYSDEC.
