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Connecting People to Forests
In 2023, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) announced changes to its flagship competitive grant program, the Matching Awards Program (MAP). The adjustments were a result of over two years of work to collect feedback to align the program with current National Forest System needs, and the NFF strategic plan.
The resulting program, MAP: Connecting People to Forests, focuses primarily on in-person community engagement and completion of appropriate stewardship activities. Program goals are to create lasting change that will allow all communities, especially underserved communities, opportunities to benefit from activities on National Forest System lands or adjacent public lands.
Refer to the summary and the Request for Proposals (RFP) linked below for full information.
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The MAP Round 1 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP), which contains full program requirements and instructions for how to apply, will be posted here once released (expected to be released in mid October 2024).
The NFF held an informational webinar about the Matching Awards Program on Monday, May 20, 2024.
If you have reviewed the RFP and still have questions about program eligibility, feel free to contact the NFF. Requesting feedback from NFF staff about eligibility is encouraged to ensure you are submitting a proposal that will not be disqualified. Be sure to reach out well in advance of the deadline to ensure there is time to answer your questions. Contact information is provided below.
Additional resources include:
Renan Zambrano, Conservation Awards Coordinator, at 210.917.4719 or [email protected]