Tree city united states of america

This $250,000.00 Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region supports the National Arbor Day Foundation's delivery of services under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675). The grant enables the Arbor Day Foundation, a non-profit organization, to execute nationwide initiatives related to urban forestry, environmental education, and community development. Key services include administering the Tree City USA program, hosting the Partners in Community Forestry conference, conducting research on the economic impacts of urban forests, and providing technical assistance to advance sustainable forestry solutions and promote environmental justice in disadvantaged communities. This grant funding contributes to the program's objectives of planning, establishing, managing and protecting trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns to provide ecosystem services, social and economic benefits.