This Project Grant award for $750,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The funding will be used by the City of East Providence, Rhode Island to plan, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources within the city. The program aims to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the urban community, with a particular focus on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Key activities under this 5-year grant include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and public education and outreach to increase urban tree canopy and improve environmental conditions. The grant period runs from August 2024 through August 2029.
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