The Community Forest Program is a grant program that was authorized to establish community forests that provide continuing and accessible community benefits.

Program benefits include: 

• Full fee title acquisition is required. Conservation easements are not eligible.
• Community Forests can be owned by local governments, Tribal Governments, and qualified nonprofit entities.
• The program pays up to 50% of the project costs and requires a 50% non-federal match
• Public access is required for CFP projects
• The community is involved in the establishment of the community forest and long-term management decisions.
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