Project Grant 25DG11094200155
- This federal Project Grant award of $312,500.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). The funding will support the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) in implementing a range of forest conservation and management activities over the 2024-2029 performance period. Key products and services to be delivered include conservation easements, fee simple land purchases, sustainable...
- This federal Project Grant award of $1,227,000.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), supports a range of forest management, conservation, and restoration activities across non-federal lands in New York. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include: developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for...
- This Project Grant award for $1,600,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The grant, awarded on January 16, 2025, supports a range of forest conservation and management activities in the state of New York through June 30, 2029. Typical funded activities may include fee simple land purchases, sustainable forest...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, through its Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFDA 10.689), awarded a $722,000 Project Grant to Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Inc., a non-profit organization in New York. The grant funding will be used to acquire and establish the Wolf Creek Community Forest. The project aims to protect forestland from conversion to non-forest uses while delivering community benefits such as public recreation, environmental conservation,...
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $6,937,310.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The grant supports a comprehensive range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in New York state, with an award period from September 11, 2024 to December 31, 2028. The key products and services to be delivered through this funding include: developing genetically improved...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $6,250,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731) to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on January 8, 2025. The grant funding supports climate mitigation and forest resilience practices for non-industrial private forest landowners in New York. Key activities include cost-sharing, technical assistance, outreach, and education to help landowners...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $575,900 Project Grant to Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Inc. under the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFDA 10.689). The grant will support the GRAFTON COMMUNITY FOREST project from August 2021 through April 2023. The purpose of the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program is to achieve community benefits by establishing community forests through competitive 50/50 cost-share grants to eligible organizations....
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), supports a range of forestry initiatives in New York. The $6,011,462 award, effective August 21, 2025 through December 31, 2029, funds critical forest health, urban forestry, fire preparedness, and capacity building programs delivered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). Key activities include...
- This federal Project Grant award for $500,000.00, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731), will support Cornell University's efforts to increase New York State's capacity to provide a comprehensive planning and outreach strategy for delivering climate mitigation and resiliency programs. The performance period for this award is from August 6, 2024 to March 31, 2029. The key...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has awarded a $1,310,300 Project Grant to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for the "New York State Forest Health Special Projects Bundle" under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). This grant, with a performance period from December 19, 2023 to August 31, 2028, will fund a range of activities to protect and manage non-federal forest and tree resources in New York from damaging insects,...
This federal Project Grant award of $1,066,667.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734) supports the Rensselaer Plateau Working Forest Project in New York. The award, effective August 26, 2025, will enable the expansion of 640 acres of public access for recreation by connecting 9.5 miles of trails in the Pittstown State Forest with 20 miles of trails in the Grafton Lakes State Park. The funding will also facilitate sustainable forest management that supports 5 local sawmills and a firewood processor, delivering environmental and economic benefits to the region. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will serve as the primary awardee, leveraging its expertise in conservation, wildlife management, and ecosystem preservation to execute the project by July 31, 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $800.0k | 8/26/25 |