Community Forest Program technical assistance funds may be provided to State Foresters or equivalent officials of Indian Tribes through an administrative grant to help implement projects funded through the Community Forest Program. These funds do not have a cost share requirement. Section 7A(f) of the authorizing statute limits the funds allocated to State Foresters or equivalent officials of Indian Tribes for program administration and technical assistance to no more than 10% of all funds made available to carry out the program for each fiscal year. Funds will only be provided to States or Indian Tribes that:

(a) Have a Community Forest Program project funded within their jurisdiction; and

(b) Indicate the financial need and purpose of technical assistance in their Community Forest Program application.