Project Grant 24DG11094200035
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region provides $154,000.00 to Groundwork Bridgeport, Inc., a non-profit organization, for the "FOREST RESOURCE INFORMATION ANALYSIS GROWING BRIDGEPORT" project. The funding is provided through the Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 10.730), which supports specific projects selected by Congress. The project will run from August 4, 2023 to June 30,...
- This $2,230,355 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service on April 3, 2024 under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will support the "CONNECTICUT URBAN FOREST NETWORK FOR EQUITY AND RESILIENCE" project. The primary awardee, The Nature Conservancy, will use the funding to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in urban and community settings...
- The federal Project Grant award of $2,640,847.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The award, titled "TREE EQUITY AND EMPLOYMENT," was made to the New Haven/Urban Resources Initiative, Inc. (URI) on March 13, 2024 and has a performance period ending on February 15, 2029. The primary objective of this grant is to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees,...
- This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service supports the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The funding will enable the City of Norwalk, Connecticut to implement comprehensive urban forestry initiatives that plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources within the city. The key products and services to be delivered include expanding the urban...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $2,625,000.00 Project Grant to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant, awarded on July 9, 2023, supports planning, establishment, management, and protection of trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Connecticut. The project...
- The City of Stamford was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant will fund a 5-year initiative called "INFLATION REDUCTION ACT GROWING TOGETHER STAMFORD" to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. The project aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and...
- This $15,000,000 Project Grant awarded on April 24, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) supports comprehensive urban forestry initiatives focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in cities and towns. Key products and services to be delivered include: tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation...
- This Project Grant award of $1,350,000.00 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will support the City of Riviera Beach, Florida in planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources within the city. The key objectives of this 5-year grant project are to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to...
- This federal Project Grant award, valued at $8,000,000.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant was awarded to The Nature Conservancy on August 7, 2024 to support the "INFLATION REDUCTION ACT NEWARK TREE CANOPY INITIATIVE GROWING AND PROUD OF IT" project. The 5-year project aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related...
- This $10,000,000.00 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to Groundwork USA Inc. will support building the capacity of Groundwork's nationwide network to advance climate adaptation through urban forestry initiatives. Key products and services to be delivered include: Establishing a shared tree inventory and impact tracking system to measure the collective benefits of...
This $1,708,335.00 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) supports a comprehensive initiative led by Groundwork Bridgeport, Inc. to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, and green spaces in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The key activities funded under this grant include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach. The project aims to deliver ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the local community, with a particular focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Additionally, Groundwork Bridgeport, Inc. has received other federal grant awards, such as $154,000.00 through the Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending program for a forest resource information analysis project, and serves as a sub-grantee on initiatives like the Yellow Mill Youth Ambassador Program focused on waterfront green space revitalization.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $1.7m | 6/24/24 |