Project Grant 24DG11094200064
- The federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727), provides $3,000,000.00 to Openlands Forestry Division, a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. The award, with a performance period from August 5, 2024 to July 31, 2029, will fund comprehensive urban forestry projects that plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and...
- This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant award, provided 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 in Chicago led by the non-profit organization Urban Growers Collective Inc. The grant funding will be used to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city, with the goal of providing...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $4,125,000 Project Grant through the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The grant supports urban and community forestry initiatives to advance environmental justice in underserved communities across Indiana. Key products and services funded under this award include: Developing an arborist apprenticeship program to train a minimum of 15...
- This federal Project Grant award of $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) supports a partnership between the Openlands Forestry Division, a non-profit organization, and various stakeholders to undertake storm water reduction and urban forestry initiatives in the Lake Michigan watershed. The grant funding will enable Openlands to implement tree planting, habitat restoration, and environmental education...
- The U.S. Forest Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to the Openlands Forestry Division, a non-profit organization based in Illinois. The grant, titled "GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE PROTECTING SUSTAINING AND GROWING TREE CANOPY WITH SCHOOL COMMUNITIES", is intended to fund environmental conservation, education, and restoration efforts focused on increasing tree canopy cover, improving wildlife habitats, and...
- The Department of Natural Resources Illinois received a $13,875,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to equitably provide technical and financial assistance to communities across Illinois. The funding will support a range of environmental conservation, outdoor recreation, and related activities over a 5-year period, with a specific emphasis and priority on...
- This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) provides $5,000,000.00 to the Trustees of Indiana University, doing business as Indiana University, to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in Indiana's disadvantaged communities. The goal is to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic...
- This $300,000 Project Grant awarded by the USDA Forest Service R9-Eastern Region under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) is funding the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Increasing Urban Forestry Resilience Through Community Stewardship" project. The prime awardee, The Morton Arboretum, a non-profit organization, will lead the initiative to enhance urban tree canopies, increase climate resilience, and facilitate collaborative community forestry efforts. Key...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $299,737 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Greencorps Chicago on September 13, 2024. The grant funding will support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Chicago Terra Firma Tree Planting Initiative, which aims to develop genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, produce and distribute tree seedlings for reforestation, and undertake landscape restoration initiatives to mitigate...
- This $164,184.83 Project Grant from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) will support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative's Trees and Training for a Healthier South Side project. The Nature Conservancy will deliver an urban forestry jobs training program called the Imani Green Health Advocates Project through a sub-award to Trinity 95th & Cottage Grove Planned Community Development Series LLC. This...
This federal Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) provides $1,999,835 to the non-profit organization Faith In Place to expand tree equity and forestry workforce development in disadvantaged communities across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The grant funds a comprehensive set of activities focused on urban forestry, environmental education, community outreach, and food security programs. Key products and services to be delivered include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce training, and educational initiatives designed to increase tree canopy cover and improve environmental conditions in underserved areas. As a sub-grantee, Faith In Place has also partnered with The Morton Arboretum on projects centered on urban forest stewardship, stormwater mitigation, and promoting tree species diversity. These efforts include educating communities about food forests and improving access to healthy foods, as well as implementing a capacity-building model for community-led urban forest management.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.0m | 5/6/24 |