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California Forest Improvement Program

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Funding Amount

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

state

Overview

California Forest Improvement Program

The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present and future generations.

The program scope includes the improvement of all forest resources including fish and wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality. Cost-share assistance is provided to private and public ownerships containing 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land. Cost-shared activities include: Preparation of a Forest Management Plan by a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and RPF Supervision of the following: Reforestation, Site Preparation, Trees and Planting, Tree Shelters, Stand Improvement, Pre-commercial Thinning or Release, Pruning, Follow-up (includes mechanical, herbicide and/or slash disposal follow-up), Forestland conservation practices / fish and wildlife habitat improvement Broadcast/controlled/cultural burning is not eligible for CFIP cost share.

Details

  • Agency: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
  • Type: Grant
  • Funding Source: State
  • Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  • Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
  • Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
  • Matching Funds: 20%

Categories

Agriculture; Environment & Water

Eligible Applicants

Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

BusinessIndividualNonprofitOther Legal EntityPublic Agency

How to Apply

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

agricultureenvironmental-conservationland-conservation

Project Locations

CA

Categories

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