The City of Lansing, Michigan received a $5,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The award will fund a comprehensive urban forestry initiative in the Greater Lansing area focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources. Key activities include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and public education to increase tree canopy cover and improve environmental conditions, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved communities. The grant has an award date of September 10, 2024 and is scheduled for completion by August 29, 2029.
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