The City of Jersey City, New Jersey received a $2,000,000 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 the Martin Luther King Drive Green Corridor Outreach Program, which aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in the city. The project will deliver ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the diverse community of Jersey City. Key activities include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase urban tree canopy and improve environmental conditions, with a focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. The City of Jersey City will administer this 5-year grant, which began on August 30, 2024, in partnership with its Housing Economic Development and Commerce division and local community organizations.
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