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Grant for acquisition of private forest land in the Lake Superior Basin (MI and WI) for community and habitat benefits

This opportunity is a grant program from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service focused on land conservation in the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service - Program Details: - Grant under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program - Up to $1,000,000 per award, with total program funding of $3,500,000 - Eligible applicants: federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and qualified nonprofit organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Fee simple acquisition of private forest land (minimum 5 acres per project) - Land must be threatened by conversion to non-forest uses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must provide community benefits (economic, environmental, educational, recreational) - Emphasis on habitat protection, enhancement, and resilience for native species - 50% cost share required (non-federal sources: cash, in-kind, or donations) - Public access to acquired lands is mandatory - Focus on habitat connectivity within a defined pilot area - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for land acquisition and conservation, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

This grant opportunity is offered by the Forest Service under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. It provides up to $1,000,000 for the fee simple acquisition of private forest land in portions of the Lake Superior Basin of Michigan and Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian Tribes, local government entities, and qualified nonprofit organizations. Projects must involve forested properties at least five acres in size, threatened by conversion to non-forest uses, and provide community benefits such as economic, environmental, educational, and recreational benefits. The program also focuses on protecting and enhancing habitats necessary for sustaining native aquatic and terrestrial species important to the Lake Superior ecosystem.

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