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Prescribed Fire & Forest Health · Federal

National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant (2026)

USDA Forest Service · Nationwide

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$200,000 - $750,000per award · $1,000,000 total, ~5 awards; cost share requiredPosted Aug 12, 2026; applications due Oct 12, 2026 (USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026)Deadline / status

Who's eligible

State, local & tribal governments · 501(c)(3) nonprofits · Educational institutions

About this program

Forest Service challenge cost-share grants for projects that advance utilization of community tree resources, turning wood from pruning and removals into economic and environmental benefits.

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