Project Grant 23DG11094200399
- The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will receive $160,000 under a three-year Project Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service to support urban and community forestry education, tree management, and preservation projects from September 2022 to September 2025. The funding will support efforts aligned with the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA #10.675), which aims to plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $10,000,000.00 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The grant, with a performance period from August 2, 2024 to April 30, 2029, will fund the planning, establishment, management, and protection of trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in New York City. The primary objectives are to provide...
- The New York State Urban & Community Forestry Council (NYSUFC) was awarded a $185,800 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675). This 4-year award, spanning February 2024 to April 2028, supports NYSUFC's mission to enhance and protect urban forestry initiatives across New York State. The grant enables NYSUFC to carry out activities that link urban forestry efforts to ecosystem services, social, and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Region 9 - Eastern Region, awarded $232,000 to the New York State Urban & Community Forestry Council (NYSUFC) on June 23, 2025, under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675). This five-year Project Grant, extending through March 31, 2030, supports cooperative forest management initiatives across New York State that benefit both state, private, and municipal forest lands and broader federal...
- This $2,343,487 federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund a comprehensive urban forestry initiative led by the non-profit organization Capital Roots, Inc. in New York's Capital Region. The grant will support Capital Roots' efforts to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in...
- This $5,000,000 Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund the University at Albany's Research Foundation (RF-SUNY) to implement a comprehensive urban climate adaptation initiative focused on forest ecosystems in Albany, New York. The project aims to deliver ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to disadvantaged urban communities and engage youth in this effort. Key activities...
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,227,000.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), supports a range of forest management, conservation, and restoration activities across non-federal lands in New York. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include: developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for...
- This $9,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund a comprehensive regional urban and community forestry initiative in central New York. The primary products and services to be delivered include planning, implementing, and building capacity for urban forestry and green space development projects, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. The award recipient, the...
- This Project Grant award of $5,218,834 was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funds a comprehensive community tree and climate equity partnership project in Erie County, New York, with a performance period from July 2024 to May 2029. The key products and services to be delivered under this grant include: Establishing a food forest and recruiting/training...
- This federal Project Grant award for $500,000.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731), will support Cornell University's efforts to increase New York State's capacity to provide a comprehensive planning and outreach strategy for delivering climate mitigation and resiliency programs. The performance period for this award is from August 6, 2024 to March 31, 2029. The key...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $160,000 Project Grant under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675) to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, a non-profit small agricultural cooperative, for the COUNTY URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM. This 4.5-year award, with a period of performance from February 22, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will support the organization's urban forestry education, tree management and preservation projects, and nutrition assistance programs in Nassau County, New York. Through this funding, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will provide services such as urban forestry education, tree planting and maintenance, and nutrition programs aimed at improving food security and health outcomes for low-income communities. The organization has also received sub-awards to develop a volunteer training program for oyster garden cultivation and implement a subsidized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for food-insecure households.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $80.0k | 2/22/24 |