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California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act APPLICATION DEADLINE 05/30/2024 In 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program awarded $1.5 billion to states, projects, and national initiatives that support urban communities in ensuring equitable access to trees and their benefits via the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program is a covered program under President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, established through Executive Order 13985. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $1.5 billion for Urban and Community …
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Community Forestry Assistance Grants APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH AT 11:59 PM The Community Forestry Assistance (CFA) Grant Program prioritizes projects that improve urban tree canopies, promoting equitable distribution statewide. Unlike the IRA-funded Urban & Community Forestry Grants, funding is not restricted to disadvantaged communities. CFA grants offer a maximum award of $25,000 with a 20% match requirement, totaling $100,000 allocated for projects across Nevada. Projects funded through this initiative are supported through a collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS). Learn more here.
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Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Grants APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH BY 11:59 PM The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program encourages projects that plant trees and increase the benefits of tree canopy, create and support long-term and sustained urban and community forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in disadvantaged communities throughout Nevada. This program is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and is intended to support new initiatives, programs, projects, staff positions or activities not currently being funded through other sources. Learn more here.
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Grants for Community Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M. Funding for projects to enhance urban and community forestry in nature-deprived populations and disadvantaged communities is now available from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry allocation of the Inflation Reduction Act. This request for proposals provides funding assistance to government entities including municipalities, park districts, counties, tribal governments, townships, forest preserves, and other units of local government in Illinois to improve the urban forest. Only entities considered disadvantaged are eligib…
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding allocation for urban and community forestry will be a tremendous boost for much-need projects around the country. Unfortunately, there are some challenges. Has your organization applied for funding? If so, has it been a struggle knowing what the next steps are and how to prepare now, or a different challenge?
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If your organization applied for community and urban forestry funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), were you surprised by an award amount that differed from your proposal? If so, how are you adapting to the change and what insights can you share with others navigating this challenge?
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Community Forestry Grants (COMING SOON) APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPENING IN EARLY DECEMBER 2023 AND CLOSING IN MID-FEBRUARY 2024 The Texas A&M Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program helps communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests. The Texas A&M Forest Service’s Community Forestry Grant Program will soon be accepting proposals for the 2024 competitive grant program. Healthy urban & community forests are essential to the economic, environmental, physical and mental well-being of all Texans. The grant categories for this year include Schoolyard Forests, Community…
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Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 12/22/2023 Indiana DNR Division of Forestry, Community & Urban Forestry has $1.8 million in grant funds available through the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Grant Projects Tree Inventory or Urban Tree Canopy Assessment Management/Response Plan Education/Training New Tree Planting Community Education/Awareness Events Other activities (See application instructions) Eligible Applicants: Local units of government or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. If awarded, the applicant will enter …
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Ohio Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grants Click Here - All Grant Information is Available at the ODNR Website Announcing two USDA Forest Service grants for disadvantaged communities that are funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and have an application deadline of December 29, 2023. One grant is for established programs, and one is for emerging programs. Grant Guidelines & Applications Grant for Emerging Programs - Funding from $15,000 to $55,000; Projects must b…
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New York Urban and Community Forestry Grants APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 31ST 2024 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are now being accepted for a total of $12.9 million for urban and community forestry projects through the Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity. Earlier this month Governor Hochul announced the funding was made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program to increase equitable access to healthy trees and green spaces in urban and community forests to support building a clean energy economy, advance envir…
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The application portal for Tree City USA is now open and available. Applications are due Dec. 31. You will notice some changes to the recognition portal this year. These instructions will help you log in for the first time. We hope you join us again this year in continuing our strong commitment to growing and maintaining a healthy tree canopy across Wisconsin. If you’re new to Tree City USA, you can learn more about the program on the Arbor Day Foundation’s website and from your DNR Urban Forestry Coordinator. If you’ve been a Tree City USA for at least one year, you may want to see whether you’re eligible for a Growth Award. The Growth Award is presented b…
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Community Forest Management Plan Implementation in Disadvantaged Communities & Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities Grants DEC’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) program will hold a virtual information session on October 24, 2023 from 1:00–2:30 p.m. about an upcoming unique grant opportunity funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act. $12.9 million will soon be available for the following projects: $10 million: Community Forest Management Plan Implementation in Disadvantaged Communities; and $2.9 million: Ash Tree Management in Disadvantaged Communities. The presentation will include eligible projects, questions and s…
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Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant Program DUE BY NOVEMBER 14TH, 2023 The Department of Forestry and Fire Management – Urban and Community Forestry program is excited to announce the next round for the Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant Program! This program is open ONLY to currently recognized Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Tree Campus K-12 program participants. The intended purpose of this grant is to provide additional support for local community forestry programs. Notifications of awards are anticipated by December 2023. If your community or campus is interested in applying for a 2023 grant, please submit an onli…
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Community Challenge Grants DUE BY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2023 The Community Challenge Grants are to be used to promote and enhance the quality of Arizona’s urban and community forests. Research project funding is provided as seed dollars. Projects should be aimed at improving the long-term health and care of the urban forest or at initiating new urban forestry projects in Arizona communities that would not otherwise be funded through existing budgets. Learn more here.
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Inflation Reduction Act Funding DUE BY NOVEMBER 26TH, 2023 Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) authorities in the Inflation Reduction Act are covered under the USDA Forest Service’s Justice40 Initiative established through Executive Order 13985. To advance the mission of Justice40, only proposals that support disadvantaged communities, as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CJEST; https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/), will be considered. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management seeks to improve community forest conditions and access to disadvantaged communities, address the backlog of local community forestry …
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Chicago Region Trees Initiative APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. Funding for projects to improve forest health resulting from emerald ash borer damage or prevention is available for local units of government in Illinois, including municipalities, townships, county governments, tribal governments, forest preserves, conservation districts, and park districts. Funding is provided by the Urban and Community Forestry program of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Morton Arboretum is the grant administrator. Funding for this grant program is contingent on a fin…
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Current and Upcoming Grant Opportunities Through 2024 Connecticut’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is gearing up for its most robust menu of grant offerings ever! Nearly $3 million will be available through 2028 to support urban and community forestry projects through the programs outlined below. Each grant program will have different award amounts, eligibility criteria, cost-share requirements, and will support different activities. Check back periodically for request for proposals (RFP), applications, and additional details on these programs. The Urban and Community Forestry program will be holding office hours throughout the fall to help potential…
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2024 Community Forest Assistance Grant Program APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 8TH, 2024 The Washington State Department of Natural Resources began accepting applications Monday for what is by far the largest amount of urban and community forestry grant funding ever offered by the agency. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will distribute up to $7 million to successful applicants via the 2024 Community Forest Assistance Grant Program administered by the DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program (UCF). The dollar figure is 11 times more than the previous single-year record of $550,000 set in 2021, but more than double the total amount awarded to nearly 22…
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Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Program APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31ST, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act, Subtitle D, Sec. 23003 (a). State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs Appropriations purpose is to provide support for tree planting and related activities under the existing authorities in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (PL 95-313), Section 9. Funding will be made available through competitive subawards to nature-deprived populations and disadvantaged communities for activities such as urban wood utilization, urban food forests, extreme heat mitigation and workforce development. …
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Urban and Community Forestry Grant – Planting, Preservation, and Invasives Control DUE BY NOVEMBER 17TH, 2023 The purpose of Florida’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant – Planting, Preservation, and Invasives Control (UCF- PPI) Program is to provide financial assistance to local governments, Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to initiate or enhance local urban and community forestry programs and improve the urban environment within the state of Florida by providing funding for projects aimed at enhancing community forests. The state of Florida anticipates an allocation of $750,000 for fiscal year 2023. L…
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Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 24TH 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. Through financial support provided by the USDA Forest Service, DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is requesting proposals for the Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program. Awards are for $2,500 – $65,000, municipalities and non-profit 501(c)3 organization are eligible to apply. The amount requested must be matched 50:50. This match may be a financial match, done through the expenditure of additional funds, or it may be achieved through in-kind contributions of goods or services donated by grant partners, or a combination of bot…
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Through funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Forest Service is making historic investments in boosting the nation’s tree cover in urban, suburban, and rural communities nationwide. The agency has selected 385 grant proposals from entities that are working to increase equitable access to trees and green spaces, and the many benefits they provide. 100% of funding will flow to disadvantaged communities, and funded proposals are located in all 50 states, two U.S. territories, three U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands, and several tribal communities.
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Virginia Trees for Clean Water (VTCW) Grant Program AVAILABLE THROUGH THE END OF 2023 The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has announced the availability of approximately $500,000 in grant funding through the end of 2023 for the Virginia Trees for Clean Water (VTCW) Grant Program. Supported by the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund, the VTCW Grant Program is designed to improve water quality across Virginia by encouraging tree-planting efforts where they are needed most and raise awareness of their benefits. This cycle of grant funds will be used for projects that will be completed by the end of the year (Dec. 31). Grants may be awarded to civic g…
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Urban Grants Now Offered by Oklahoma Forestry Services APPLICATIONS DUE BY 5:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be available to Oklahoma communities again this year. The federal grants, administered by Oklahoma Forestry Services, are intended primarily to help communities and non-profits develop local forestry plans, broaden urban forestry programs, and provide training opportunities. The Urban and Community Forestry Grants are available to non-profit organizations, local government agencies, educational institutions, and civic or neighborhood associations. They range from $1,000 to $10,000. Recipients are required to provide m…
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Registration is free, but is required in order to receive funds through CRTI and many other governmental entities. The registration process can take several weeks to complete. Learn More
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JANUARY 12TH, 2023. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program or CFP). CFP is a competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to Indian Tribes, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profit organizations to establish community forests through the fee simple acquisition of private forest land. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forestland from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits including public recrea…
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Community & Urban Forestry Grants Each year the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Community and Urban Forestry (CUF) program has a Community & Urban Forestry Assistance (CUFA) grant provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS) Northeastern Area. We encourage communities throughout Indiana to advance their urban forestry goals through application to this program. Grant applications for fiscal year 2023 will be announced later this summer. Learn more here.
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Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program APPLICATIONS DUE AT 5PM EDT ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announces the Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program. The program is designed to encourage projects that plant trees and increase the benefits of tree canopy, create and support long-term and sustained urban and community forestry programs, and promote the care of trees in communities throughout Georgia with emphasis on disadvantaged communities. Learn more here.
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Tree Canopy Restoration APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2023 DOEE seeks eligible entities to work toward the District’s objective to increase tree canopy coverage to 40% by 2032, by planting an additional 7,300 trees over two years, with a focus on overburdened and underserved communities in Wards 5,7, and 8. Through the grant, DOEE expects to incentivize the planting of new trees, maintain newly planted trees to ensure they are established within two years of planting, and as appropriate throughout the process, engage community members, organizations, stakeholders, and landowners. The amount available for the project is $1,600,000. Learn more here.
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Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 18TH 2023 The Colorado Legislature established the Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) Grant Program in 2017. This program provides state support through competitive grant funds that encourage community-level actions across the state for some specific purposes: Reduce the risk of wildfire to people, property and infrastructure in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) Promote forest health and forest restoration projects Encourage use of woody material for traditional forest products and biomass energy Learn more here.
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With the influx of federal transportation dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2023 budget package, City Parks Alliance is highlighting and educating members on the tremendous number of transportation programs that could be beneficial to their park and trail projects. These programs include planning, capital projects, and technical assistance that aid with the creation of linear parks, trails, park access, and recreational facilities. Several of these programs have a focus on improving public safety, climate resilience, and equitable access to green space and recreation. Learn more here.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The following is an overview of our financial assistance programs in more detail: Community Forestry Assistance Grants: These grants are typically offered in the fall. Check our Tree Link Newsletter for updates. Arbor Day Tree Reimbursements (download the Reimbursement Form😞Communities who have earned the Tree City USA designation can be reimbursed for the costs, or a portion thereof, associated with planting landscape-sized trees at their annual Arbor Day celebration. Some restrictions apply. Documentation of costs and activities is required. Match (in-kind or financial) is required. Scholarships: Pr…
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INTRODUCTION The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, championed by the Canadian TREE Fund, honors the late Jack Kimmel who was the former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto. He is remembered for his contribution of 46 years of leadership to the ISA and its Ontario chapter. Jack Kimmel grants provide much needed funding to arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. This grant is administered by TREE Fund, with participation from the Canadian TREE Fund in the evaluation process. These grants are available to researchers whose work is primarily outside of the United States. Projects are expected to be completed within one to two ye…
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Urban Forestry Startup Grants JUNE 30, 2023 – OCTOBER 3, 2023 Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 and require a 50–50 match (total project cost range is $2,000 to $10,000). The project sponsor must initially fund 100% of project costs with cash, in-kind contributions and/or donations. Upon completion, the project sponsor requests reimbursement for 50% of eligible costs (501[c][3] nonprofit organizations may request an advance when a grant is awarded). Only one startup grant may be awarded to an applicant per year. Projects begin Jan. 1 and must be completed within one calendar year. Learn more here. Regular Urban Forestry Grants …
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City of Richmond, VA – Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 4TH, 2023 The Office of Sustainability is now accepting applications for the Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program which will support the work of non-profit organizations & partners in Richmond on the frontlines of climate change throughout the City of Richmond. Learn More
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