National Forest Foundation Mid-capacity Assistance Program
Deadline: 12 June 2009
Description: With Ford Foundation support, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) has established the Mid-Capacity Assistance Program for locally-based collaborative efforts working on natural resource issues on National Forests and Grasslands. Its purpose is to support relatively young nonprofit organizations as they leverage their initial project successes and experiences, while strengthening their operating infrastructure. The Mid-Capacity Assistance Program provides awards for up to two years, with the second year being conditional on the organization demonstrating significant progress towards stated outcomes during year one. Awards will be for $35,000/year and require an annual match of $10,000. In their efforts to build ecological, social and economic sustainability, Mid-Capacity Assistance Program grantees are expected to continue their on-the-ground conservation work and produce measurable results for their organization, the community, the natural resources, and – as feasible - the local economy.