Project Grant 25DG11094200204
- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection was awarded a $11,250,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region to support the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant aims to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across New Jersey. The program will provide ecosystem services and deliver social and...
- This $422,000 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664), supports the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in implementing the state's Forest Action Plan. The grant, with a performance period from August 28, 2024 to July 30, 2029, will fund a comprehensive range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in New Jersey. Key activities...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection received a $1.96 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Eastern Region, CFDA 10.664 – Cooperative Forestry Assistance) effective May 21, 2025, through December 31, 2029. This consolidated program award supports four integrated forestry initiatives across New Jersey: the State Fire Capacity Program provides financial and technical assistance to state foresters...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection received a $450,921 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), effective January 2, 2026, with completion targeted for July 31, 2030. This award funds implementation of on-the-ground forest management practices designed to reduce forest density and fuel loading across New Jersey's non-federal forest lands. The project...
- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) was awarded a $2,846,670.00 federal Project Grant under the USDA Forest Service's Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) on March 26, 2024. The grant will support a consolidated portfolio of forestry initiatives in New Jersey, including urban and community forestry, forest stewardship, forest health, state fire capacity, and wildfire management. This multi-year grant, with a final completion date of December 31, 2028,...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, through its Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675), awarded $564,080 to the New Jersey Tree Foundation, Inc. on June 23, 2025, to support urban and community forestry initiatives across New Jersey through June 30, 2029. The grant provides financial, technical, educational, and related assistance to local government units and other organizations to plan comprehensive urban forestry programs and to...
- The New Jersey Tree Foundation, Inc. was awarded a $430,000 project grant from the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service to coordinate urban forestry activities and projects in New Jersey from August 30, 2021 through June 30, 2025. The funding was provided through the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA #10.675), which aims to plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. Under this award,...
- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698), effective July 8, 2025, through December 30, 2029. This grant supports direct forest fuels reduction activities in New Jersey through prescribed fire and mechanical treatment methods, with a specific focus on reducing wildfire risk in underserved communities....
- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources received a $500,000 Project Grant award dated December 18, 2025, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 9 - Eastern Region. This award supports the construction and design of buildings at a state nursery facility in Minnesota, with an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2029. The project will enhance the DNR's tree seedling...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $160,000 Project Grant under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to the Nevada Division of Forestry. The grant, with a performance period from December 2, 2024 to November 30, 2029, will support the WASHOE STATE TREE NURSERY's efforts to modernize its facilities and equipment, and expand its seedling and seed production capabilities. Specifically, the funding will be used for capital...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection received a $160,000 Project Grant award dated January 15, 2026, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The grant supports the enhancement and modernization of current nursery operations and the establishment of a seed orcharding area on an added property located in New Jersey. These investments will enable the nursery to provide multiple needed tree species with genetic diversity to meet future production demands in a changing climate environment. The funded project has an ultimate completion date of October 1, 2030, and aligns with the program's core objectives of modernizing tree seedling nursery and tree seed orchard facilities through capital improvements and operational enhancements. The project is expected to demonstrate measurable increases in seed and seedling production capacity while addressing the state's long-term forest health and resilience priorities through diversified genetic resources and expanded production capabilities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $160.0k | 1/15/26 |