2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event

Department of Environmental Conservation · State of New York

At a glance

2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event is an open New York state grant opportunity from the Department of Environmental Conservation (State of New York). Applications are due December 16, 2026. Total estimated funding is $1.5M. Applicant types listed as eligible include governmental entity. It is listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS).

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Key facts

Oct 15, 2026Posted
Dec 16, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Oct 15, 2026
Close date: Dec 16, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $1,500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS))

Grant opportunity ID: CFCR4
Status: Available
How to submit: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.
Anticipated award date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Anticipated initial contract length: 48 Month(s)
Questions due: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Questions and answers: For general information on completing this application and for clarification of application requirements, contractual terms and procedures, contact: Contact Information: dlfgrants@dec.ny.gov For technical information regarding the Grants Management Application Event, direct questions to: NYS SFS Grants Management Contact Information: helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov | 877-737-4185 toll-free | 518-457-7737 Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the Department until C.O.B. Thursday, December 10, 2026. All questions, along with their answers, will be uploaded in the SFS Grants Manageme
Bidder's conference / application workshop: dec.ny.gov/nature/open-space/community-forest-conservation-grant-program
Service areas: Environmental Supports

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS). GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Governmental Entity

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in New York).
Find out how to submitApply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date. Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyLands and Forests CFCR4 · dlfgrants@dec.ny.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before December 16, 2026Due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Lands and Forests CFCR4
dlfgrants@dec.ny.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event”?

According to the official notice, applications are due December 16, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 3:00 p.m. Eastern time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Governmental Entity. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,500,000.

How do I apply for “2026 Community Forest Conservation Round 4 Bid Event”?

Applications go directly to Department of Environmental Conservation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: Apply through the New York Statewide Financial System (SFS); not-for-profits must be prequalified by the due date.. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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