• There is no official minimum or maximum award amount for the MAP program, and successful proposals vary widely in budget size. In recent years, NFF has considered applications ranging from less than $5,000 to over $70,000.

HOW TO START A NEW APPLICATION

• Use this link to complete an approximately 10-question quiz ensuring the project and organization are eligible for MAP funding: MAP Eligibility Quiz
• Upon successful completion of the eligibility quiz, you will receive an email with an access code and instructions that will allow you to initiate an application and save it for future access.

HOW TO RETURN TO THE APPLICATION YOU STARTED

If you have already completed the eligibility quiz, initiated an application and saved it, you can return to the application by following these steps:

• Go to the application login page at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=nationalforests
• Log in with your existing account
• Click "Edit Application" to the right of the name of your saved application

PROPOSAL ATTACHMENT FORMS

The NFF regularly updates its standard forms and applicants must download and use the current forms each grant round. Do not re-use NFF forms saved on your computer from previous rounds.

The National Forest Foundation has a grant program called the Matching Awards Program. This program helps communities work together on forest projects. The goal is to make a difference so all communities can benefit from work on National Forest lands.

Summary:

Deadline: July 09, 2026

Category: Contest, Grants

Opportunity Locations: United States