The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $50,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to American Forests, a non-profit organization. This grant supports projects that plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban and community settings, with a focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas.
Key activities under this Cooperative Agreement include expanding tree canopy in disadvantaged neighborhoods through tree planting, maintaining current urban forests, and establishing urban forestry apprenticeship programs. The award also provides sub-grants to several local government entities, including the City of Easton, Village of Obetz, City of Shoreview, City of Bloomington, Village of Rantoul, City of Springfield, and City of Bowling Green, to implement community-based urban forestry initiatives such as increasing tree cover, restoring forest habitats, and building climate resilience. These sub-awards range from $1 million to $3 million each and aim to benefit low-income and minority populations.
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