NFF Matching Awards Program- Connecting People to Forests Grant

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National Forest Foundation

Foundation Environmental Grants Environmental Conservation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The National Forest Foundation's Matching Awards Program connects communities to forests by funding stewardship activities that promote engagement with National Forests and nearby public lands. This program aims to create lasting impacts, ensuring that all communities can benefit from the rich resources of these natural areas. By supporting various projects, the program fosters a deeper relationship between people and the environment, ultimately enhancing conservation efforts and community well-being.

What National Forest Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 168
Total given: $17.36M
Median grant: $41K
Range: $5,000–$2.12M

By dollars: Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Athens, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
41% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

City of Greeley

Conservation efforts and community engagement

$2.12M
Conservation Legacy

Conservation efforts and community engagement

$1.65M
Truckee River Watershed Council

Conservation efforts and community engagement

$655K
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District

Conservation efforts and community engagement

$500K
California Wildlife Foundation

Conservation efforts and community engagement

$478K