The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $3,000,000 Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) Project Grant to Civic Works, Inc., a Baltimore-based non-profit organization, on July 14, 2024. The grant will fund a 5-year initiative called the "Baltimore Community Canopy Initiative" focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in Baltimore. Key activities will include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach designed to increase tree canopy cover and improve environmental conditions in underserved communities. The grant aligns with the program's objectives of providing ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban and community settings, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice.
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