Inflation reduction act baltimore tree trust

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $7,000,000 Project Grant to Baltimore Tree Trust Inc. under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This 5-year grant, awarded in July 2024, supports comprehensive urban forestry initiatives that focus 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 through this grant include:

• Planting 14 trees and interviewing 28 families to document their stories and create QR codes for public access to these narratives
• Commissioning 28 art pieces by local Baltimore artists reflecting the captured community stories
• Developing curriculum for Baltimore City Public Schools and training city school groundskeepers on tree maintenance
• Creating a tree identification lookbook to empower residents with information about tree planting and care in their communities

The grant aims to expand the urban tree canopy, improve environmental conditions in underserved areas, and advance urban forestry career opportunities in Baltimore.