Projects should seek to implement one or more of the following strategies to address program priorities and restore or improve longleaf pine and bottomland hardwood habitats and populations of at-risk, listed and other wildlife species, with preference given to projects that benefit the following focal species: red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, Bachman’s sparrow, and/or northern bobwhite. 

1. Establishing Longleaf Pine and/or Bottomland Hardwood Forests 
2. Enhancing and Maintaining Existing Longleaf Pine and/or Bottomland Hardwood Ecosystems
3. Expanding and Coordinating Technical Assistance and Outreach
4. Building and Improving Local Implementation Team Capacity
5. Accelerating Species Recovery
6. Conservation Easements

For more information on the above strategies, see https://www.nfwf.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/2023-longleaf-rfp.pdf#page=2.

For program priorities, see https://www.nfwf.org/sites/default/files/2022-11/2023-longleaf-rfp.pdf#page=1. 

In pursuit of habitat and species restoration goals, applicants are encouraged to prioritize projects that also address co-benefits and engage local communities and historically underserved landowners as outlined below:

• Conservation Co-Benefits: Projects that will implement habitat restoration or improvement practices that benefit wildlife while also sequestering carbon and/or protecting and improving water quantity or quality are encouraged.
• Community Impact and Engagement: Projects that incorporate outreach to communities, foster community engagement, and pursue collaborative management leading to measurable conservation benefits are encouraged.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

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