The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Pennsylvania Fiscal Management Division has been awarded a $9,750,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant, awarded on September 12, 2023, will support DCNR's efforts to TREEVitalize disadvantaged communities across Pennsylvania through competitive sub-grants and workforce development programming for staff and contractors. Key focus areas include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, and environmental education and outreach, with a priority on engaging low-income, minority, and tribal communities. DCNR will serve as the primary grant administrator, overseeing sub-awards to local municipalities, land conservancies, universities, and environmental groups to directly implement the community forestry initiatives across the state.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $9.8m | 9/12/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4100099504S | Awbury Arboretum Association | Project Grant 23DG11094200347 | $182.0k | 1/30/25 | |
4100099512S | Borough Of Carlisle | Project Grant 23DG11094200347 | $463.7k | 1/21/25 | |
4100099513S | Pittsburgh Conservation Corps | Project Grant 23DG11094200347 | $600.0k | 1/21/25 | |
4100099515S | City Of Reading | Project Grant 23DG11094200347 | $150.0k | 1/21/25 | |
4100099514S | Wilkinsburg Borough Of | Project Grant 23DG11094200347 | $500.0k | 1/21/25 |