Good Neighbor Authority

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Good Neighbor Authority

Federal · FOREST SERVICE · #10.691

Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. § 2113a and 16 U.S.C. § 8571). The authority allows the Forest Service to collaborate with these entities to plan and execute cross-jurisdictional restoration and recreation work.

Also known as

Good Neighbor

About this program

Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. § 2113a and 16 U.S.C. § 8571). The authority allows the Forest Service to collaborate with these entities to plan and execute cross-jurisdictional restoration and recreation work.

Who can apply

County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentState

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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