National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program
Deadline: 5 June 2009
Description: By matching federal funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service to non-federal dollars, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) Matching Awards Program (MAP) is able to effectively double the resources available to nonprofit partners to implement projects that directly benefit our National Forests and Grasslands. A common thread connecting the NFF program areas is an interest in action-oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while considering benefits to, and the involvement of, surrounding communities. For the Matching Awards Program, the NFF accepts applications from non-governmental, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and Native American tribes working on or adjacent to National Forests and Grasslands throughout the United States to implement on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects. All MAP awards require at least a 1:1 match of non-federal funds. Federal funds and in-kind contributions may be noted to show leverage for a project, but cannot be matched by MAP funds.