New mexico reforestation center seed operations expansion

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) provides $250,000.00 to the New Mexico Highlands University for the "New Mexico Reforestation Center Seed Operations Expansion" project. The grant, which runs from January 8, 2025 to November 30, 2026, will support the university's efforts to modernize and enhance its forestry nursery and tree seed orchard facilities. Specifically, the funding will be used for capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and expanded seedling and seed production capabilities to bolster sustainable forest management, conservation, and reforestation initiatives across the region. As a Hispanic-serving public university, New Mexico Highlands University has a strong track record of federal grant work in natural resources management, environmental sciences, and STEM education, making it well-positioned to deliver on the goals of this program.