Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
USDA NRCS
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Funding Amount
Easement payments based on land value + cost-share up to 75%
Deadline
Next window not announced yet
HFRP is only offered in certain states and project areas, and NRCS has not posted a national signup date. Ask your local NRCS office whether HFRP is available in your county.
Last checked September 24, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Restores and enhances forest ecosystems through easements and financial assistance for threatened and endangered species habitat.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Private forest landowners
- ✓ Tribes
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.
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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE)
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