Apply to Join the SFLR Network
About the
Network Expansion
The Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention (SFLR) Network seeks up to two new Network Sites in Texas, Florida, Tennessee, or Louisiana.
This grant opportunity provides up to $400,000 over two years to support forestry and land retention programs.
Key Dates
Stay on track with the important milestones for the 2025 SFLR Network Expansion RFP:
- RFP Released: May 21, 2025
- Proposal Deadline: July 3, 2025
- Grant Notifications: Starting Sept 1, 2025
Who can Apply?
Demonstrated organizational capacity and community trust
Demonstrate the ability to raise a 25% funding match (not required at proposal stage, but capacity must be shown)
Have strong relationships or the ability to collaborate with NRCS, state forestry agencies, and other government partners
Possess the management capacity to support forestry and legal assistance programs.