2024 Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities

The Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities (CCP) is a new program that builds capacity within and across collaborative groups to achieve forest stewardship goals in ways that are most inclusive and equitable. Donor Name: National Forest Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: intro:: The Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities (CCP) is a new program that builds capacity within and across collaborative groups to achieve forest stewardship goals in ways that are most inclusive and equitable. detaisl ka first para hata kar sirf ita rakhna The program views collaboration as a cornerstone for sustained and adaptive forest restoration, recreation, and wildfire resilience projects.  Through funding, technical assistance, and peer networking, the CCP program uses a holistic approach to provide capacity for successful collaboration and to encourage, amplify, and distribute new and innovative practices. The National Forest Foundation’s new Collaborative Capacity Program financial awards will provide resources, invest in skills and tools, and support activities that make Tribal co-stewardship and collaboration for forest stewardship successful. Eligible collaborative efforts must describe how investments in collaboration will support a long-term strategy for achieving stewardship outcomes into the future and these outcomes must seek to benefit National Forest System lands. There are two funding pathways — one for Tribal Applicants and one for All Applicants. In addition to benefiting National Forest System lands, the CCP has three main objectives: To increase and improve the capacity for collaboration between Tribes and other strategic partners and the Forest Service to achieve long-term stewardship outcomes that benefit National Forests and Grasslands. This capacity will support equitable and inclusive planning for watershed and/or landscape-scale stewardship projects. To ensure more inclusive and equitable collaboration by centering Tribal Nations and historically excluded and underserved communities in their efforts to participate, lead, and design collaborative efforts with the Forest Service and other strategic partners. To support the exchange of information and amplify lessons and best practices for equitable and inclusive collaboration, increasing collaborative capacity, storytelling and measuring success, and more, with the broader collaborative stewardship field of practice. Funding Information $10k to $150k per award. Performance Period  Activities funded in this round will begin in early September 2024 and may run for up to two years, through September 2026. Geographic Restrictions Proposals will be accepted from throughout the United States and must demonstrate a future benefit to National Forest System lands. Eligibility Criteria The CCP provides two funding pathways — one for Tribal Applicants and one for All Applicants. For Tribal Applicants Pathway Organization Type- Applications for the Tribal Applicant pathway will be considered from federally recognized Tribal governments and Tribal organizations. Tribal Resolution or Letter of Support- All proposals to this pathway must include a letter of support from Tribal leadership (e.g., Tribal Council, Tribal department staff) with application materials and, if awarded, a Tribal resolution. Please reach out to the NFF with any questions related to letters of support. For All Applicants Pathway Organization Type- Applications to this funding pathway will be considered from nonprofit organizations, local governmental entities, state-recognized Tribal governments, and colleges and universities. If your organization or collaborative group does not meet this eligibility criteria requirement, it must utilize an eligible fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit NFF.