Land-owner share may be met in materials, labor, or cash. Any private individual, group, association, or corporation is eligible. Lands must be suitable for producing commercial timber and have a forest management plan. Ownership must be 20 to 5000 acres or less. Minimum project size is 5 acres, except for land or resource conservation work.
Funds go primarily to five State agencies.
Land trusts with qualifying projects can team up with a local agency and convince them to apply for the funds. Priority given to proposals that encourage stewardship and stress community involvement. Nonprofit organizations can apply directly, but applications must be co-sponsored by a government agency. Preparation of plans for the enhancement and restoration of wetlands, dunes, rivers, streams, and watersheds. Amount of funds is dependent on annual Congressional appropriations.