This award supports staffing needs for the seed nursery located in colorado

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R2-Rocky Mountain Region awarded Colorado State University's Sponsored Programs division $250,000 on February 13, 2026, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to support staffing and restart seedling production at a seed nursery in Colorado.

The award funds personnel costs for the nursery during a temporary shutdown caused by facility renovations financed outside this grant. A portion of the funding will purchase growing supplies to resume seedling production operations. The award runs through December 31, 2028, with performance at the Colorado-based nursery facility. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program provides funding to modernize tree seedling nursery and tree orchard facilities for state and tribal entities, with eligible uses including salary, training, travel, and contract labor in seedling and seed production activities.

The seed nursery is currently undergoing renovations funded outside of this award. These renovation have temporarily shut down the seedling production, which funds staffing. In addition, a portion of this funding will be used to purchase growing supplies to RE-start seedling production.