The City of Seattle, through its City Finance Division and Seattle Human Services Department, has been awarded a $11,994,971 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, with a performance period from July 2024 to July 2029, will fund a comprehensive urban forestry initiative focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. Key activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach designed to increase the urban tree canopy and improve environmental conditions in underserved communities. The grant aligns with the program's objectives of providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings, with a focus on advancing environmental justice.
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