The Community Forests Program gives communities a way to preserve their working forest heritage.
Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant program balances the many benefits forests provide – from providing money from use of the land, to safeguarding against climate and other environmental changes, to providing opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural enrichment.  As Washington’s population continues to grow and forestlands are increasingly threatened by development, the Community Forests Program is a valuable tool for preserving working lands for the benefit of Washingtonians now and into the future.
Typical Projects

Buying land to conserve working forests (required for all projects).
On purchased land, projects also may restore forest and habitat health and develop recreational facilities.

Funding Information
$3 million is available.
Eligible Projects

Acquisition: Buying forestland
Development: Developing recreation facilities, such as trails and trailheads, parking, restrooms, campgrounds, picnic and day-use areas, challenge courses, interpretive displays.
Restoration: Restoring forest health or habitats, planting or reforestation, removing or correcting fish barriers

All projects must acquire land. Projects may include restoration or development of that land but restoration and development cannot be stand-alone projects.
Who May Apply?

Cities, counties, and towns
Native American tribes
Nonprofit nature conservancy organizations
Special purpose districts, public development authorities, or other political subdivisions of the state.
State agencies (in partnership with one or more of the above groups).

For more information, visit WSRCO.