- Funder: USDA Forest Service / Oregon Dept of Forestry
- Award Amount: Up to ~$20,000 (plus $5,000 technical assistance)
- Eligible Grades: K-12 and community
- Application Due: Rolling — check ODF for current opportunities
- Grant Type: Federal/State Partnership Grant
- More Info: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/Pages/default.aspx
What Are Good Neighbor Grants?
Good Neighbor Grants are funded through the USDA Forest Service and administered in partnership with the Oregon Dept of Forestry (ODF). They support projects that promote forest health, natural resources education, and environmental stewardship in communities near Oregon's national forests.
What Do They Fund?
Forest and natural resources education, stewardship projects, outdoor science programs, and activities connecting students and communities to Oregon's forest environments. Awards can be up to $20,000 with additional technical assistance available.
How Forward Education Fits
Environmental science and ecology tools from Forward Education support the hands-on learning projects that Good Neighbor Grants fund. We can provide alignment documentation for proposals.
Next Steps
Check the Oregon Dept of Forestry website for current grant opportunities. Availability is rolling, so check back regularly and contact us when an opportunity fits your program.
