The City of San Jose has been awarded a $5,644,300 federal Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, with a performance period from July 12, 2024 to December 31, 2028, will support the city's efforts to expand and maintain its urban tree canopy. Key activities to be funded include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase tree cover and improve environmental conditions in San Jose. This grant award aligns with the program's objective of providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas.
Generated 2/25/25, 3:30 AM