The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,350,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the City of Riviera Beach, Florida. This 5-year grant, awarded on August 26, 2024, will fund comprehensive urban forestry initiatives that focus on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. The program aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the urban community, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Funded activities are expected to include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach designed to increase tree canopy cover and improve community environmental conditions.
The City of Riviera Beach has also participated as a sub-recipient on various federal and state grants focused on victim services, disaster mitigation, and economic development. As a sub-grantee, the city has helped provide victim support services and received multiple Hazard Mitigation Grant Program sub-awards to install backup generators and other resiliency measures for critical infrastructure. Additionally, the city was a sub-recipient of Community Development Block Grants for disaster recovery funding.
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