The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the City of Kansas City, Missouri a $12,000,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant will fund a comprehensive urban forestry initiative focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in Kansas City. Key objectives include delivering ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to the local community, with a particular emphasis on advancing environmental justice in underserved areas. Planned activities include tree planting, ecosystem restoration, conservation planning, workforce development, and educational outreach to increase tree canopy cover and improve community environmental conditions. The 5-year project term runs from September 11, 2024 to September 10, 2029.
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