The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant to the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) on June 28, 2024 under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant will fund a 5-year initiative to enhance urban and community forests in Rhode Island's Health Equity Zones, with a focus on improving ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages in underserved areas. Key activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase tree canopy cover and improve environmental conditions in disadvantaged communities across the state.
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