Eligible applicants are State Governments and Indian Tribes. States may defer the grant
authority to another responsible entity through a letter of designation.
The intent of this funding opportunity is to support the establishment of temporary bridge rental/loan/cost-share programs with States and federally recognized Indian Tribes to protect water resources and reduce water quality degradation during forestry-related operations. This program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and up to $17.6 million is available. The program is open and available for response with rolling applications due on April 27, 2024, August 30, 2024, and December 27, 2024. Funding decisions will be made within 30 days of the due dates. For more information, please contact Jeff High at jeffrey.c.high@usda.gov. More information and recent recipients are located at Temporary Water Crossing | US Forest Service (usda.gov).