The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), through an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (USFS), is pleased to announce the Healthy American Forests Initiative (HAFI).
Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/13/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This funding opportunity will support watershed restoration and vegetation management projects on National Forest System lands to achieve a healthy forest ecosystem. Thriving forests lead to more robust timber production, which plays a vital role in helping local economies, especially in rural areas, generate jobs and revenue. Moreover, recent disasters have shown that effective forest management and wildfire risk reduction efforts can protect lives and safeguard communities across the United States.
Priorities
Competitive proposals should also address at least one of the following program priorities:
- Expand Habitat Connectivity
- Provide a Range of Ecosystem Services
- Strengthen Ecosystem and Community Health
- Expand Public Access to Nature
- Contribute to local and/or regional economies
- Contribute to Workforce Development
Funding Information
The award sizes will range from $250,000 to $2 million and the maximum project length is 2 years.
Project Activities
- Habitat Restoration
- Capacity, Outreach, Incentives
Geographic Focus
Projects must occur on National Forest System lands (NFS), which consists of 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands covering 193 million acres in 43 states, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and educational institutions.
For more information, visit NFWF.
