The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded a $21,750,000 Project Grant to the Texas A&M Forest Service on July 24, 2023 under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant will support Texas A&M Forest Service's efforts to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Texas. As a 1862 land grant university and state government entity, Texas A&M Forest Service will leverage its expertise in forestry management, conservation, and wildfire protection to deliver essential services such as oak wilt monitoring/prevention, invasive species control, hazardous fuels reduction, tree nursery operations, firefighter assistance, and protecting/enhancing forestry habitats on non-federal lands statewide. The Texas A&M University System, of which Texas A&M Forest Service is a division, has extensive experience securing and managing major federal contracts and grants across diverse areas including engineering, nuclear safety, energy technologies, agriculture, and pandemic response.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $21.8m | 7/24/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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CO24216S | Houston Galveston Area Council | Project Grant 23DG11083148500 | $50.0k | 2/13/25 | |
CO24184S | Texas Trees Foundation | Project Grant 23DG11083148500 | $550.0k | 6/1/24 | |
CO24185S | Texas Trees Foundation | Project Grant 23DG11083148500 | $3.1m | 6/1/24 | |
CO24186S | City Of Mcallen | Project Grant 23DG11083148500 | $2.7m | 6/1/24 | |
CO24188S | City Of Pharr | Project Grant 23DG11083148500 | $3.1m | 6/1/24 |