The program is intended to provide technical and financial assistance to state forestry agencies for the purpose of encouraging states to provide technical and financial assistance to local…

Federal Grant Award Summary

Baton Rouge Green Association, Inc. received a $586,654 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 8 - Southern Region, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), effective September 2, 2025, through September 1, 2030. Under this five-year award, the organization will deliver comprehensive urban and community forestry services in Louisiana, including planning and technical assistance to local governments, production and distribution of tree seeds and seedlings, and on-the-ground implementation of urban forest improvement initiatives. These activities are designed to strengthen urban forests and associated natural resources across the Greater Baton Rouge area while building local capacity for long-term forest management and sustainability.

The award supports the broader Cooperative Forestry Assistance program's objective of advancing forest resource management on non-federal lands through state forestry agencies and eligible partners. Baton Rouge Green's project aligns with program priorities by delivering ecosystem services, promoting forest health, and providing social and economic benefits to local communities through strategic urban forest conservation and development activities.

The program is intended to provide technical and financial assistance to state forestry agencies for the purpose of encouraging states to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments and others to plan urban forestry programs, and to plant, protect, and improve urban forests and associated natural resources.