Request for Proposals - 2020 USFS LSR Competitive Allocation
Dear Forestry Partners:
On behalf of Fred Souba, Wisconsin’s Chief State Forester, I am writing to share the FY2020 State & Private Forestry Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Competitive Grant guidance, recently received from the USDA Forest Service. Please forward this information to forestry colleagues who may be interested in developing a grant proposal.
This grant initiative is a partnership between states and the Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry (S&PF). Its goal is to focus federal investments on issues, challenges, opportunities and landscapes of state importance that also address national and regional themes.
The LSR grant requires a one to one match, and the minimum amount of Federal funds is $25,000.
More information and resources
Prospective applicants should use the 2010 Wisconsin Forest Action Plan and Division of Forestry Strategic Direction to align project proposals with state and regional strategies and goals. Additionally, refer to the USDA Forest Service S&PF National Guidance for proposal requirements, necessary criteria for competitive proposals, changes in this year’s process, and the FY2020 focus on rural forest land.
The USFS Northeastern Area S&PF LSR Grants web page includes the application form, information on the submission process, and links to useful resources. Note: USFS requires proposals be endorsed by the Division of Forestry before being submitted.
Timeline and how to apply
- To facilitate the development of proposals, the Division of Forestry can provide applicants with a liaison to help guide them. To request a liaison, please contact Paul Fricken by August 30.
- Submit draft proposal and supplemental materials to Paul Fricken by 5 p.m. September 13. From September 16- 27 the Division of Forestry will review and work with applicants to improve and enhance proposals.
- On September 30 Division of Forestry will notify applicants of successful proposals it endorses, or proposals it will not endorse for FY2020.
- Complete applications, including Division of Forestry letter of endorsement, are due to the USDA Forest Service by 6 p.m. on October 11, 2019. Applicants will submit their own applications through Grants.gov.
Paul Fricken, Budget & Grants Specialist
Division of Forestry
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Email: Paul.Fricken@Wisconsin.gov
Cell Phone: 608 220-4891