The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) was awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on June 22, 2023. The purpose of the grant is to fund the "Community Capacity Building for Urban Forestry in Rhode Island: Planning and Planting for Equity, Health and Resilience" project, which aligns with the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The project aims to plan, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to Rhode Island's cities and towns to provide ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. As the prime awardee, RIDEM will carry out the key project activities to meet the program goals.
Generated 4/2/24, 9:46 AM