Project Grant 00E03086
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $4,125,000 Project Grant through the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The grant supports urban and community forestry initiatives to advance environmental justice in underserved communities across Indiana. Key products and services funded under this award include: Developing an arborist apprenticeship program to train a minimum of 15...
- The City of Indianapolis has been awarded a $12,000,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, with a performance period from August 22, 2024 to June 14, 2029, will support the Indianapolis Canopy Growth and Resilience Initiative. The program aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $975,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Indianapolis under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). Through this 4-year award, the City will conduct brownfield remediation activities in Indianapolis, Indiana as authorized by CERCLA Section 104(k)(3). Specifically, the City will clean up one or more brownfield sites, procure qualified environmental...
- This $460,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the "Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act" (CFDA 66.034) program provides funding to the Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. to conduct ambient air quality monitoring and community engagement activities in environmental justice communities in Detroit, Michigan and the Calumet watershed region of Chicago, Illinois. The...
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, awarded the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) $974,614 under the "Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act" program (CFDA 66.034) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028. IDEM will operate and maintain a statewide fine particulate matter (PM2.5) ambient air quality monitoring network to collect quality-assured data on PM2.5...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $297,925 Cooperative Agreement to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Restoration/Revegetation program (CFDA 10.717). This 10-year award aims to support early successional habitat development and related conservation activities within Indiana. As the designated state natural resources agency, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will utilize this...
- Summary of Federal Project Grant Award The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) received a $230,387 Project Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 under the Geographic Programs - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 66.469) to conduct comprehensive habitat monitoring activities within the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern (AOC). The award, effective August 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, supports ecosystem restoration and protection efforts...
- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded a $2 million cooperative agreement to the Indiana Finance Authority under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818). The funding will support brownfields assessment and cleanup planning activities in five Indiana cities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027. Specifically, the Indiana Finance Authority will inventory, characterize, and assess at least 23...
- This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818) will provide $1,500,000 in funding to the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) to conduct eligible assessment-related activities in several cities and towns in Indiana. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include: conducting 27 Phase I and 35 Phase II...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Program (CFDA 10.025) provides $112,092 to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to expand public outreach and education efforts related to early detection and control of invasive forest pests. The key activities include continuing to coordinate online resources on invasive species, creating...
DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARP FUNDED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEEP INDIANAPOLIS BEAUTIFUL, INC. TO WORK WITH INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS TO COLLECT ENVIRONMENTAL DATA; EDUCATE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF TREES; AND CREATE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY MAPS TO FACILITATE RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNINGACTIVITIES: PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PLANNING, HOSTING AND FACILITATING TRAININGS; CONDUCTING POST-TRAINING ASSESSMENTS; DEVELOPING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF RESIDENTS; HOSTING TOWNHALLS WITH RESIDENTS; CONDUCTING ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY; DEVELOPING A PARTICIPATORY STORY MAP; AND DEPLOYING AIR QUALITY AND HEAT SENSORS AND DATA COLLECTION.SUBRECIPIENT:THE RECIPIENT INTENDS TO ISSUE SUBAWARD AGREEMENTS TO ITS PARTNERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPENDIX A OF EPA'S SUBAWARD POLICY. THE SUB-AWARDEES WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCT PRE-AND POST-ASSESSMENTS, DEVELOP STORY MAPS, DEPLOY AND COLLECT DATA FROM PURPLE AIR AND TEMPERATURE SENSORS, AND MAP PROJECT DATA AND OUTCOMES. OUTCOMES:EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE INCREASED AWARENESS OF SOCIAL AND NATURAL CAPITAL; GREATER ACCEPTANCE OF TREES IN THE CITY; AND INCREASED INPUT FROM NEIGHBORS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IMPACTING QUALITY OF LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE RESIDENTS OF UNDERSERVED INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOODS.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $200.0k | 4/12/22 | ||
| Not listed | $200.0k | 4/12/22 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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IUPROJECTMGTANDRESEARCHS | Trustees Of Indiana University | Project Grant 00E03086 | $92.5k | 3/24/25 |