Engaging low canopy neighborhoods in community tree planting

Active Project Grant Awarded

Award ID
24DG11062765300
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$12,000,000

Award facts

Completion date 50% complete
Place of performance
Oregon, USA

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About this award

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $12,000,000 Project Grant to Friends of Trees, a non-profit organization, under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This five-year initiative, commencing on May 9, 2024 and running through May 8, 2029, focuses on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban areas of Oregon. The grant emphasizes advancing environmental justice in underserved communities by increasing tree canopy cover, providing ecosystem services, and delivering social and economic benefits to local residents. Funded activities include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach.

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
City Of Portland Conduct community engagement and outreach in support of a new Portland Urban Forestry Plan; inoculate and/or remove ash trees against Emerald Ash Borer in… $998,316
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. Interns help restore local habitats and receive career-track natural resource mentorship and education through leading volunteers. $274,079
Wisdom Of The Elders Inc. Engage their community in tree planting/care activities; provide tree education workshops; connect their clients with FOT’s Workforce Training Program. $100,976
Subrecipient not on record Depave is contributing partner. Conduct outreach. Plan and execute community-led de-pave and re-greening projects. $493,271
The Blueprint Foundation Connecting Canopies (led by The Blueprint Foundation) is a contributing partner. They are running a pre-apprenticeship program, training young adults on green… $1,264,699
Columbia Slough Watershed Council, Inc. Columbia Slough Watershed Council is a contributing partner. They are participating in and recruiting for community tree planting, care, and restoration events.… $449,916
City Of Gresham The City of Gresham is a contributing partner. They are updating and implementing tree code. They will coordinate tree planting events in neighborhoods and… $4,033,150
Apano Communities United Fund APANO is a contributing partner on the grant. They are facilitating tree planting and the development of new parks and natural areas in the East County… $426,000

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Who received award 24DG11062765300?

24DG11062765300 was awarded to Friends Of Trees by Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region (Forest Service) on May 9, 2024.

How much is award 24DG11062765300 worth?

$12,000,000 has been obligated on 24DG11062765300.

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