Tenders/FY 2026 Local PDR Program

FY 2026 Local PDR Program

Department of Forestry

Published: Oct 2, 2026

Updated: Oct 3, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the agriculture and food security, environment and climate and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Forestry. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Virginia eVA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the agriculture and food security sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Purchase of development rights (PDR) programs offer compensation to landowners who voluntarily place conservation easements on their farm or forestland. By restricting development, this incentivized structure works to preserve valuable working lands.The Virginia Department of Forestryâs Office of Working Lands Preservation (OWL) works with localities to help establish local PDR programs by creating model policies and practices, establishing criteria to certify programs as eligible to receive funds from public sources, and determining methods and sources of funding for localities to purchase conservation easements. OWL administers the Virginia Farmland and Forestland Preservation Fund (FFPF) which, among other objectives, provides matching state grants to certified local PDR programs. Please note: Prior to applying for an award under this funding opportunity, applicants must first read DOF Grant FAQs, which is located on the SAP homepage in the User Guide section of the Announcements box. This document covers ineligible expenses and explains the expectations for both project management and successful claim submissions.Applications for this funding opportunity must be submitted through SAP which is accessible via the URL below:https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/logout.doApplications may not be submitted through eVA. Solicitation type: Request for Applications (RFA) Contracting authority: Department of Forestry Work location: Virginia

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Virginia eVA and was originally published on October 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Forestry

Department of Forestry has issued 63 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Agriculture & Food Security, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Virginia eVA and OregonBuys. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Virginia eVA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Forestry in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.