Good Neighbor Authority

Objective

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

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

State includes state agencies that are part of a State university system. State universities are not eligible. State includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Who Benefits

• State
• Federal

Program authorized for states containing or affected by National Forest System Land, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

robert.barnhart@usda.gov
202-205-1495