The Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative is a statewide cost-share grant program administered to support reforestation and ecosystem restoration in areas affected by natural disasters within Texas. It aims to build resilience in Texas forests and woodlands by assisting landowners with funding to implement approved forestry practices. The initiative is focused on recovery in areas that have experienced significant tree loss due to natural disturbances over the past ten years, such as wildfires, floods, wind or ice storms, hurricanes, drought, insect infestations, and disease outbreaks.
Eligible applicants are non-federal, non-industrial forest and woodland landowners located anywhere within Texas. Properties must show evidence of recent tree loss and have between 10 and 150 acres of project area designated for restoration. A written stewardship plan is required before reimbursement, and priority will be given to applications from regions with gaps in existing funding support—especially North, Central, South, and West Texas riparian and woodland areas.
Funded practices include shredding or mulching, prescribed burning, direct seeding, riparian forest buffer planting, live cuttings, bareroot or containerized seedling planting, and temporary browse protection. At least one form of seeding or planting is required in all funded projects. Cost-share reimbursement rates are specified per acre or per seedling. Awardees may receive up to $80,000 per year in reimbursements, with projects to be completed within one year of award.
Applications for the current funding round open on December 1, 2025, and close on January 23, 2026. Submissions are reviewed using a scoring matrix, and successful applicants will receive award letters. Following award notification, a site visit will be conducted by a local agency forester or ecologist to create or validate a project practice plan. Awardees must then submit a W9, supporting documents, and sign an agreement to proceed.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is the point of contact for inquiries. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to their regional forester before applying. Another application round is anticipated in summer or fall 2026, indicating that this program operates on a recurring basis with seasonal cycles.
Ensure you have a written stewardship plan in place before applying; consult with a Texas A&M Forest Service representative in advance for guidance.
