Inflation reduction act newark tree canopy initiative growing and proud of IT

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 natural resources in Newark, New Jersey to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the urban community, with a focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. The Nature Conservancy, a global non-profit environmental organization, will leverage its expertise in habitat restoration, invasive species control, land management, and ecological research to implement this comprehensive urban forestry initiative.