The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $5,250,000 Project Grant to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minnesota DNR) on August 23, 2023 through the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funding will support the Expanding Access to Future Forests Through Outreach and Education project over a 5-year period, concluding on August 18, 2028. The Minnesota DNR, a U.S. state government entity, will use the grant funds to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Minnesota. The project aims to deliver ecosystem services and provide social and economic benefits through urban and community forestry initiatives.
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