Matching Awards Program (MAP)

Funding Organization
National Forest Foundation
Funding Agency Type
Federal Government
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$5000
Funding Maximum
$35000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Nonprofits, Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, universities

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
All of Region 9
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

U.S. National Forests and Grasslands & adjacent public lands

Description of Funding Opportunity

Updated MAP funding criteria focus on projects that inspire participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Projects funded under MAP must involve the public through in-person engagement, and provide benefit to the National Forest System. This refocus on engagement as a central component is intended to ensure that a diversity of communities have access to funding and the many benefits of public lands and are actively engaged in their care.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
Yes