The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant to the Natural Resources South Carolina Department on September 16, 2024 under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). This federal grant funding is focused on identifying, protecting, and preserving environmentally important forest areas in South Carolina that are at risk of conversion to non-forest uses. The grant supports a range of forest conservation and management activities, including conservation easements, fee simple land purchases, sustainable forest management, wildfire mitigation, reforestation, habitat conservation, and water quality protection. These efforts aim to maintain ecological integrity, protect wildlife habitats, and ensure the long-term sustainability of critical forest ecosystems in the region. The grant has a performance period of 2 years, with a planned ultimate completion date of September 15, 2026.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.5m | 9/16/24 |