Opportunity Title:
USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support: Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience
Funder/Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS)
Opportunity Number:
USDA-FS-2024-IRA-FLS-02
Description:
With this funding opportunity, the USDA Forest Service intends to support Tribes that self- determine interest in gaining access to emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience.
All proposed project activities should support Tribal access to emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. Activities may include, but are not limited to:
Facilitation of access to markets and/or certification systems.
Practice development and the installation of climate mitigation or forest resilience practices on Tribal forest land.
Science synthesis and technical support to assist project implementers and inform program development.
Development of innovative tools or strategies for lowering transaction costs for market entry and/or managing risk.
Technical assistance for development of forest management plans and/or implementation of applicable forest management activities.
Training for foresters and technical assistance providers.
Innovation for quantification, data collection, and monitoring.
Hiring of staff or contractors to provide support services.
Administrative staff time and benefits dedicated to project reporting, compliance, recordkeeping, and oversight.
Eligibility:
Native American tribal organizations
Native American tribal governments
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$20,000,000
Maximum Award:
$2,000,000
Deadline:
Applications Due August 21, 2024
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