Who is Eligible
Local county and city governments with forest use value assessment may apply.
To Apply
An application notice will be sent to each locality with forest use value taxation in October. Applications are generally accepted from October 1 through November 15 each year.
The information required is:
- Basic locality contact information, including a W-9 tax form
- A copy of the local ordinance that established forest use taxation
- The amount of forgone revenue due to forest land use taxation
Localities may apply October 1 – November 15 through the DOF’s System Access Portal for Forestry Grants.
Fund Distribution
Applications are reviewed and fund distribution is calculated after November 15 and applicants are notified.
Forgone revenue from forest land use reported by applying localities and the Forest Sustainability Fund amounts awarded are available in the Resource Library below.
Additional Resources
Code of Virginia Forest Sustainability Fund
DOF’s Forestry Grants System Access Portal
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Forest Sustainability Fund Awards FY2023 | This document presents the forgone revenue from forest land use reported by applying localities and the Forest Sustainability Fund amounts awarded for fiscal year 2023. | Document | View | financial-assistance-forest-management forest-management | document | ||
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Contract Signing | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with contract signing. | User Guide | View | finance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management financial-assistance-urban-and-community-forestry financial-assistance fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry | user-guide | ||
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Filing a Claim | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with filing a claim. | User Guide | View | finance financial-assistance | user-guide | ||
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Forest Sustainability Fund Program | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Forest Sustainability Fund Program. | User Guide | View | financial-assistance-forest-management forest-management | user-guide | ||
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Registration User Guide | System Access Portal User Guide for registering to use the grants system. | User Guide | View | financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-urban-and-community-forestry financial-assistance fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry finance | user-guide | ||
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Requesting a Contract Amendment | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting a contract amendment. | User Guide | View | finance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management financial-assistance-urban-and-community-forestry financial-assistance fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry | user-guide |
A variety of financial assistance programs are available through DOF and partner agencies for forest management activities.
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