The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to the Mississippi Forestry Commission on March 22, 2023 to implement the Southern Pine Beetle Program in Mississippi through March 21, 2028. The grant is being administered under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA #10.680), which aims to protect and manage non-federal forest resources from damaging insects, diseases, and invasive plants. Over the five-year period, the Commission will utilize the funding to deliver services focused on monitoring and managing the Southern Pine Beetle, a known forest pest that can cause widespread damage, within the state's forest lands. The grant will support the Commission's efforts to protect Mississippi's tree resources from this particular threat.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $150.0k | 3/22/23 |