Localities hoping to take advantage of funding available through Virginia Farmland and Forestland Preservation Fund (FFPF) have the opportunity to apply annually. A total of $437, 500 has been appropriated for the FY 2026 allocation round, which will open on October 1, 2025, and close on October 30, 2025. Application materials, progress reports and claims for reimbursement are submitted in our System Access Portal for Forestry Grants.
A thorough review of all application materials, including the locality’s deed template, will be conducted in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. Awards have a target announcement date of December 1, 2025. Localities awarded funding will enter into an Intergovernmental (IGA) agreement with the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) defining the responsibilities of both parties. See the Additional Resources below for an example of an IGA document.
Application materials, progress reports and claims for reimbursement are submitted in our System Access Portal for Forestry Grants.
View the Request for Application for full grant details and deadlines (available additional resources below). (Coming soon)
Applications are accepted via the System Access Portal for Forestry Grants. View the user guide provided in Additional Resources below for help with registering for an account and applying. (Coming soon)
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants
A thorough review of all application materials, including the locality’s deed template, will be conducted in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. Awardees will be notified in late November.
Additional Resources
| Image | Title | ID | Description | Content Type | View | hf:tax:document-category | hf:tax:Media |
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 | Intergovernmental Agreement Between Virginia Department of Forestry and Locality EXAMPLE | This document provides an example of an IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement) template used by the Virginia Department of Forestry. It outlines the terms under which an eligible locality can receive matching funds from the Virginia Farmland and Forestland Preservation Fund (FFPF) to support its Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program. | Document | View | document | ||
 | Local Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program Matching Funds Claim for Reimbursement | 10.08 | Used to request reimbursement for local PDR programs upon the recordation of a deed evidencing the purchase of an agricultural conservation easement. | Form | View | forest | form |
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