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    United States Endowment for Forestry

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    About United States Endowment for Forestry

    The Endowment works collaboratively with partners in the public and private sectors to advance systemic, transformative and sustainable change for the health and vitality of the nation’s working forests and forest-reliant communities.

    Focus Areas

    working forestsforest-reliant communitiesforest healthecosystem marketscarbonmarket development for wood and wood productsforestland outreach and retention (including programs for Hispanic and African American landowners)

    Who They Fund

    small private forest landownersregional timber manufacturers and wood-products firmsrural and economically distressed communitieslocal economic development agencies

    About United States Endowment for Forestry

    The United States Endowment for Forestry uses grants, RFPs, and a dedicated impact investing program to back working forests and forest-reliant communities. Its recent awards show a pattern of funding market development alongside forest stewardship, with large commitments to organizations such as Working Forest Initiative for Traditional Markets and Oregon State University for P3 Nano research to commercialization. The Endowment also funds conservation and finance work, including support for The Nature Conservancy and Blue Forest Conservation. Its portfolio connects forest health to economic use of wood and forest products, and it repeatedly supports projects that move research, infrastructure, and market ideas toward implementation. Recent grants also point to interest in carbon, ecosystem markets, biochar, mass timber, and wood products infrastructure. The Endowment’s stated program areas include working forests, forest-reliant communities, forest health, ecosystem markets, carbon, market development for wood and wood products, and forestland outreach and retention. The mix of grants and investment tools indicates a funder that works across public, private, and research settings rather than through a single grant format.

    What United States Endowment for Forestry Funds

    In market development, the Endowment backed Rath Industries with $569,144 for Wood Products Infrastructure and Parma Post and Pole with $334,000 for Wood Products Infrastructure. It also funded Northern Forest Center with $411,961 for Economic Development Administration, linking forestry to regional economic activity. In research-to-market work, Oregon State University received $584,308 for P3 Nano Research to Commercialization, while Clemson University received $455,667 for P3 Nano Research to Commercialization; Mass Timber. Auburn University also received $271,354 for Mass Timber. The Endowment supports carbon and ecosystem finance through grants such as $440,365 to Blue Forest Conservation for Innovative Finance, Ecosystem Markets and $387,965 to World Resources Institute for Conservation Finance. It also gave $290,000 to North American Biochar Council for Biochar, showing interest in lower-carbon forest products and market design.

    How United States Endowment for Forestry Gives

    Typical awards cluster around mid-six figures, with a p25 of $31,935, a median of $67,304, and a p75 of $133,475. The recent list also shows several larger project grants above $300,000, suggesting layered support across smaller and major awards. Grantmaking is recurring rather than one-off: Working Forest Initiative appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with repeated support for Traditional Markets. The Endowment is a regular funder and also operates an impact investing program that includes PRIs, MRIs, equity investments, and loan-style instruments. Applicants can access open Requests for Proposals through its grantee portal when rounds are posted.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $9.1M

    Total Assets

    $292.5M

    Total Revenue

    $10.2M

    Total Expenses

    $29.6M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $32K and $133K, with a median of $67K.

    25th Percentile

    $32K

    Median

    $67K

    75th Percentile

    $133K

    Geographic Reach

    National34 states funded

    About 5% of grants go to recipients in CA.

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    forest conservation and watershed consortia

    Funding Style

    public–private partnerships (P3)commercialization / research-to-market fundinginnovative finance / conservation financeeconomic development grant supportproject-specific / infrastructure financing

    Topics

    mass timber industry developmentsustainable forestry and land retentionwood products infrastructure and value-chain expansionecosystem markets and carbon financeforest restoration (prescribed fire, restoration fuels)scarred mine land remediation and land reusetimber harvesting / supply chain resilience

    Where United States Endowment for Forestry Makes Grants

    The Endowment’s grantmaking is national, and every recent grant in the dataset went to U.S. recipients. Washington, DC appears as the top state by grant count, with grants to groups such as American Forests and Environmental Policy Innovations. Other visible hubs include Sacramento, California; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Corvallis and Portland, Oregon. The foundation also gives in its headquarters state of South Carolina, but that accounts for just 5% of grants.

    Frequently Asked Questions About United States Endowment for Forestry

    What kinds of projects does the United States Endowment for Forestry support?

    The Endowment supports working forests, forest-reliant communities, forest health, ecosystem markets, carbon, market development for wood and wood products, and forestland outreach and retention. Recent grants show activity in wood products infrastructure, mass timber, biochar, conservation finance, and research-to-commercialization.

    How does the United States Endowment for Forestry make grants?

    It primarily uses Requests for Proposals and directs applicants to its Grantee Portal when rounds are open. The organization also runs named programs such as the Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program, the Future Forest Economy Initiative, and the Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Program.

    Does the foundation fund only grants?

    No. Alongside grants, it has an Impact Investing Program that deploys PRIs, MRIs, equity investments, and loan-style instruments. That program is aimed at market-driven solutions for working forests and forest-reliant communities.

    How often does the foundation give in South Carolina?

    Recipients in South Carolina account for 5% of grants, while the foundation gives most often in Washington, DC. The recent grant record is U.S.-only and shows recipients spread across multiple states.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from United States Endowment for Forestry that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowCloses in 25 days (Oct 22, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Up to $5K

    Roots and Reach Mini Grants for College Forestry and Natural Resource Clubs

    Forestry educationNatural resource educationHands-on forestry engagement+2 more

    Who can apply: Undergraduate forestry and natural resources clubs at accredited colleges and universities across the United States may apply. Projects must combine a forestry-focused activity with a media component documenting and sharing the work's impact, and may occur during fall 2026 or spring 2027.

    View & apply
    Open nowMay not accept unsolicited proposals

    Accelerating Wood Fiber Utilization through Business and Project Development Assistance

    forestrywood fiber utilizationbusiness development+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants are expected to come through the Endowment's RFP or invited process; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.

    View & apply
    Open nowMay not accept unsolicited proposals

    Technology Solutions for Forest Health and Resilience

    forest healthforest resiliencetechnology+2 more

    Who can apply: Applicants are expected to come through the Endowment's RFP or invited process; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Rath IndustriesRedding, CA$569,1442025Wood Products Infrastructure
    Working Forest InitiativeSavannah, GA$500,0002025Traditional Markets
    Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL$402,1062025Downed Timber
    University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE$357,5292025Mass Timber
    Franklin LoggingBella Vista, CA$341,6912025Wood Products Infrastructure
    Parma Post and PoleParma, ID$334,0002025Wood Products Infrastructure
    North American Biochar CouncilPortland, OR$290,0002025Biochar
    Bosland Growth LLCWashington, DC$277,5992025Scarred Mine Land
    Environmental Policy InnovationsCollege Park, MD$256,5992025Innovative Finance; Carbon
    New Leaf Climate PartnersLincoln Park, NJ$237,4002025Carbon
    University of Wisconsin-MadisonMilwaukee, WI$207,0472025P3 Nano Research to Commercialization
    Blue Forest ConservationSacramento, CA$198,8882025Innovative Finance
    Kodama Systems IncSonora, CA$194,0002025Innovative Finance
    Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR$186,8702025P3 Nano Research to Commercialization
    Georgia Tech Research CorporationAtlanta, GA$181,8602025P3 Nano Research to Commercialization; Carbon
    The Sierra FundNevada City, CA$181,0112025Carbon
    Black Family Land Trust IncDurham, NC$157,8572025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Center for Heirs Property PreservationCharleston, SC$157,8352025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    McIntosh SEEDDarien, GA$156,3572025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    2030 IncSante Fe, NM$153,1482025Mass Timber
    University of Arkansas Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR$143,3082025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Winston County Self HelpJackson, MS$142,8572025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Coalitions & Collaboratives IncLake George, CO$133,5892025Innovative Finance
    Help for LandownersConway, SC$132,6742025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Softwood Lumber BoardOregon City, OR$128,0002025Mass Timber
    American ForestsWashington, DC$127,8472025Carbon
    The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$125,0002025Innovative Finance
    LRLEAN IncFayette, AL$123,8972025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Council of Great Lakes Governors IncArlington Heights, IL$122,8162025Innovative Finance
    Salt River ProjectPhoenix, AZ$122,2862025Innovative Finance
    The University of VermontBurlington, VT$116,8572025Mass Timber
    Impact Finance CenterWashington, DC$107,9992025Innovative Finance
    Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX$101,6142025Mass Timber
    National Woodland Owners AssociationVienna, VA$100,1402025Diversity Equity Inclusion
    Keweenaw Community FoundationHancock, MI$100,0002025Community Preparedness
    Roanoke Economic Development IncRich Square, NC$99,9992025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS$99,6972025Mass Timber
    Maine Mountain CollaborativePortland, ME$98,5132025Innovative Finance
    University of MaineOrono, ME$98,3622025P3 Nano Research to Commericalization; Economic Development Administration
    Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI$97,4092025P3 Nano Research to Commercialization; Timber Harvesting
    Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA$97,3352025Carbon
    Iowa State University of Science and TechnologyAmes, IA$92,5122025Mass Timber
    Khuba InternationalIthaca, NY$86,5262025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    Dovetail PartnersMinneapolis, MN$85,0892025Carbon
    Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN$82,0892025P3 Nano Research to Commercialization
    Save The Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA$80,0002025Innovative Finance
    The Freshwater TrustPortland, OR$78,7112025Innovative Finance
    MultiplierSan Francisco, CA$77,7692025Innovative Finance
    mano-Y-olaRaleigh, NC$76,2732025Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention
    United States Biochar InitiativePortland, OR$69,7292025Biochar

    Rath Industries

    $569,144
    Redding, CA2025

    Wood Products Infrastructure

    Working Forest Initiative

    $500,000
    Savannah, GA2025

    Traditional Markets

    Auburn University

    $402,106
    Auburn, AL2025

    Downed Timber

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    $357,529
    Lincoln, NE2025

    Mass Timber

    Franklin Logging

    $341,691
    Bella Vista, CA2025

    Wood Products Infrastructure

    Parma Post and Pole

    $334,000
    Parma, ID2025

    Wood Products Infrastructure

    North American Biochar Council

    $290,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Biochar

    Bosland Growth LLC

    $277,599
    Washington, DC2025

    Scarred Mine Land

    Environmental Policy Innovations

    $256,599
    College Park, MD2025

    Innovative Finance; Carbon

    New Leaf Climate Partners

    $237,400
    Lincoln Park, NJ2025

    Carbon

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    $207,047
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commercialization

    Blue Forest Conservation

    $198,888
    Sacramento, CA2025

    Innovative Finance

    Kodama Systems Inc

    $194,000
    Sonora, CA2025

    Innovative Finance

    Oregon State University

    $186,870
    Corvallis, OR2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commercialization

    Georgia Tech Research Corporation

    $181,860
    Atlanta, GA2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commercialization; Carbon

    The Sierra Fund

    $181,011
    Nevada City, CA2025

    Carbon

    Black Family Land Trust Inc

    $157,857
    Durham, NC2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Center for Heirs Property Preservation

    $157,835
    Charleston, SC2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    McIntosh SEED

    $156,357
    Darien, GA2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    2030 Inc

    $153,148
    Sante Fe, NM2025

    Mass Timber

    University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

    $143,308
    Pine Bluff, AR2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Winston County Self Help

    $142,857
    Jackson, MS2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc

    $133,589
    Lake George, CO2025

    Innovative Finance

    Help for Landowners

    $132,674
    Conway, SC2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Softwood Lumber Board

    $128,000
    Oregon City, OR2025

    Mass Timber

    American Forests

    $127,847
    Washington, DC2025

    Carbon

    The Nature Conservancy

    $125,000
    Arlington, VA2025

    Innovative Finance

    LRLEAN Inc

    $123,897
    Fayette, AL2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Council of Great Lakes Governors Inc

    $122,816
    Arlington Heights, IL2025

    Innovative Finance

    Salt River Project

    $122,286
    Phoenix, AZ2025

    Innovative Finance

    The University of Vermont

    $116,857
    Burlington, VT2025

    Mass Timber

    Impact Finance Center

    $107,999
    Washington, DC2025

    Innovative Finance

    Stephen F Austin State University

    $101,614
    Nacogdoches, TX2025

    Mass Timber

    National Woodland Owners Association

    $100,140
    Vienna, VA2025

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Keweenaw Community Foundation

    $100,000
    Hancock, MI2025

    Community Preparedness

    Roanoke Economic Development Inc

    $99,999
    Rich Square, NC2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Mississippi State University

    $99,697
    Mississippi State, MS2025

    Mass Timber

    Maine Mountain Collaborative

    $98,513
    Portland, ME2025

    Innovative Finance

    University of Maine

    $98,362
    Orono, ME2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commericalization; Economic Development Administration

    Michigan State University

    $97,409
    East Lansing, MI2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commercialization; Timber Harvesting

    Pennsylvania State University

    $97,335
    University Park, PA2025

    Carbon

    Iowa State University of Science and Technology

    $92,512
    Ames, IA2025

    Mass Timber

    Khuba International

    $86,526
    Ithaca, NY2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    Dovetail Partners

    $85,089
    Minneapolis, MN2025

    Carbon

    Purdue University

    $82,089
    West Lafayette, IN2025

    P3 Nano Research to Commercialization

    Save The Redwoods League

    $80,000
    San Francisco, CA2025

    Innovative Finance

    The Freshwater Trust

    $78,711
    Portland, OR2025

    Innovative Finance

    Multiplier

    $77,769
    San Francisco, CA2025

    Innovative Finance

    mano-Y-ola

    $76,273
    Raleigh, NC2025

    Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention

    United States Biochar Initiative

    $69,729
    Portland, OR2025

    Biochar