Bipartisan infrastructure law towner state nursery

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $250,000 Project Grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to North Dakota State University (NDSU) on November 19, 2024. The grant will support the modernization and enhancement of the North Dakota Forest Service's nursery and tree seed orchard facilities operated by NDSU. Specifically, the funding will be used to improve capital infrastructure, upgrade equipment, and expand seedling and seed production capabilities over the 5-year performance period ending on October 31, 2029. In conjunction with the facility and equipment upgrades, the grant will also cover related operational costs such as salaries, training, travel, and contract labor directly associated with seed and seedling production activities. This federal grant award is part of a broader initiative to bolster forestry nursery and seed production capabilities across state, tribal, and territorial organizations.