2024 consolidated payment grant

This federal Project Grant award for $4,916,618 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The grant supports a comprehensive range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in Colorado.

Key products and services delivered through this funding include:

• Developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings
• Producing and distributing tree seedlings for reforestation
• Undertaking landscape restoration initiatives
• Mitigating invasive species threats
• Promoting sustainable forestry practices to reduce wildfire risks, improve watershed function, enhance wildlife habitats, and advance urban and community forestry

The award was made to Colorado State University, which has a long history of providing diverse research, technical assistance, and educational services to federal agencies. Colorado State University is leveraging its expertise in areas such as wildlife management, land resource management, and ecological systems to support the Forest Service's mission objectives through this grant.

Two sub-awards were also provided under this grant:

1. $XX,XXX to the Colorado Tree Coalition, a non-profit focused on preserving, renewing, and enhancing community forests in Colorado, to support community forestry initiatives.
2. $XX,XXX to the Lefthand Watershed Oversight Group (The Watershed Center) to conduct fuel mitigation and forest restoration work on private properties in the Raymond Riverside area.