Good Neighbor Authority

Objective

The Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) is intended to expand limited federal capacity to implement and plan forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration projects by facilitating partnerships with authorized states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes. The GNA authority specifically allows BLM to enhance state-federal relationships and addressing cross-boundary land restoration needs to include treating insect-and disease-infested trees; reducing hazardous fuels; any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat. This type of work has reduced wildfire risk to habitat, communities, and state trust lands; creates greater forest and watershed resilience against drought, insects, disease, and wildfire and expands much-needed work across state and federal lands.

Who Can Apply

• State
• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals

The term “good neighbor agreement” means a cooperative agreement (Single Source or Competitive) entered into between the Secretary and a Governor or county, as applicable, to carry out authorized restoration services under this section. The term “Governor” means the Governor or any other appropriate executive official of an affected State or Indian tribe. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Public Law 117-58, Section 40804(b) Ecosystem Restoration with funding limited to states and Indian tribes to conduct treatment on Federal lands only.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Program Contact

wsalvers@blm.gov
2028490990