Project Grant 23DG11094200104

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $556,188 project grant to the Vermont Department of Forests Parks & Recreation under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance federal grant program (CFDA #10.664). The grant will fund landscape scale restoration efforts to support climate adaptation for Vermont's forests and forest products supply chain from June 2022 through August 2025. Specifically, the grant will assist in advancing forest resource management and conservation, as well...

The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). The grant funding will support the agency's efforts to build capacity and assist underserved landowners in Vermont, with the goal of increasing forest resilience through the integration of program strategies. Key activities to be delivered under...

This $386,000 Project Grant award, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), supports the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation in implementing critical forest management and conservation initiatives across the state. The funding will enable a range of activities, including developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, reforestation efforts, landscape-scale restoration projects,...

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1.853 million Project Grant to the Vermont Department of Forests Parks & Recreation under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 10.664) to support Vermont's consolidated forestry programs from August 31, 2022 through June 30, 2027. The grant funding will support Vermont's urban and community forestry programs, efforts to increase the resilience of the state's urban forests, forest stewardship activities,...

The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont was awarded a $750,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Forest Service's "Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program" (CFDA 10.727) on September 25, 2023. The grant will fund projects to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Vermont over the award period ending June 30, 2028. The program aims to advance...

The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $1,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on August 4, 2023. The 5-year grant will support the Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative's data management and administration in partnership with other states. The grant is funded through the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), which aims to protect and manage non-federal forest resources, develop improved...

The federal Project Grant award of $500,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 10.730). This grant supports the Vermont Woodlands Association in delivering education and outreach on invasive species management to help conserve working family forests in Vermont. The project will run from January 8, 2025 through November 30, 2029. The grant funding will enable the Vermont Woodlands...

This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Wood Utilization Assistance program (CFDA 10.674) provides $595,516.00 in funding to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation to support the Vermont Working Lands Advanced Wood Heating Initiative. The project aims to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets across Vermont, with a focus on reducing hazardous forest fuels, improving forest health, and...

This Cooperative Agreement award for $5,000,000.00 was issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). The award supports the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation in delivering services to enhance forest resilience and climate mitigation across the state. Key activities include providing technical assistance, cost-sharing for forestry practices, and support for private...

The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont was awarded a $304,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on July 14, 2023. The grant is funded through the Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.676), which aims to protect environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. The Vermont agency will use the funding over the 5-year award period from July 2023 to July 2028 to carry out a range of forest...