The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $15,000,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the Texas Trees Foundation. The grant will fund a 5-year initiative to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and around cities and towns in Texas. The project aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded Miami-Dade County Parks And Recreation a $10,000,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant, running from May 2024 to May 2029, supports comprehensive urban forestry initiatives focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban and community settings. Key activities include tree...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $10,000,000.00 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. The grant, with a performance period from August 2, 2024 to April 30, 2029, will fund the planning, establishment, management, and protection of trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in New York City. The primary objectives are to provide...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $10,000,000.00 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to Great River Greening, a non-profit organization, on May 7, 2024. The grant funding will be used to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in cities and towns across Minnesota. The project aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic...
This $1,500,000.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund comprehensive urban forestry initiatives in Puerto Rico. The award will support the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), doing business as Hilo, in planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources across the Commonwealth. The...
This $1,500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund a five-year initiative led by Auburn University. The project aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, and related natural resources in cities and towns across Alabama. Key objectives include providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban communities, with a...
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...
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the City of New Orleans Mayor's Office a $8,000,000 grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) on June 12, 2024. The five-year grant will support comprehensive urban forestry initiatives 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,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) awarded a $9,000,000 Project Grant to Friends Of Hawaii's Urban Forest, doing business as Smart Trees Pacific, to enhance urban forests, build workforce capacity, and implement forest stewardship plans in Hawaii, Guam, and the Mariana Islands over a 5-year period from May 2024 to February 2029. The funded activities will focus on developing a qualified...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the Urban Forest Institute a $3,773,164 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) on February 20, 2024. The grant funds a 5-year project to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in disadvantaged communities across California. Key activities include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce...