Project Grant 24DG11010013008

The U.S. Forest Service awarded a $550,000 Project Grant to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to support the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law State Forest Action Plans in North Dakota. The funding, provided through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), enables NDSU's North Dakota Forest Service to deliver a wide range of forestry and conservation services across the state. Key activities include developing forest management plans for private landowners, performing hazardous fuels reduction treatments to mitigate wildfire risks, producing and distributing tree seeds and seedlings for reforestation, assisting with rural fire control and prevention, advancing urban tree planting and management programs, monitoring forest health threats, and enhancing the capabilities of state forestry agencies and volunteer fire departments. The grant has an award date of April 5, 2024, and a completion date of March 31, 2029.