Project Grant 26DG11094200006
- This $600,000 Project Grant was awarded by the USDA Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Glacierland Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. in April 2024. The funding will support a 4-year initiative to protect northeast Wisconsin forests from the cascading effects of emerald ash borer and Phragmites invasion. Key activities include: Developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings Producing and distributing seedlings for...
- This $602,000 Project Grant award, made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Program (CFDA 10.664), will support the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' efforts to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wisconsin Forest Plan. The award, effective September 3, 2024, will fund a 5-year initiative to develop genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, undertake landscape restoration projects, mitigate invasive species threats,...
- This $200,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) will support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Native Tree Planting Coastal Parks Project in Wisconsin. The funding will be used by Ozaukee County, a local government entity, to undertake a multi-year initiative focused on tree planting, wetland restoration, and other environmental conservation efforts in coastal parks. The project...
- This $1,024,495 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) supports collaborative landscape-scale forest restoration initiatives on priority lands in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The grant, awarded on September 18, 2024, will fund activities focused on reducing wildfire risks, improving watershed function, enhancing wildlife habitats, and advancing sustainable forestry practices through The Nature...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $625,000 project grant to Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership Inc. under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance federal grant program (CFDA #10.664) to support combined emerald ash borer and watershed mitigation projects in Wisconsin from January 2021 through May 2025. The funding will support the advancement of forest resource management and conservation efforts, including activities to address the invasive emerald ash borer species...
- This federal Project Grant award of $474,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). The grant was awarded on Jul 18, 2024 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and has an ultimate completion date of Jun 30, 2029. The grant supports a comprehensive range of activities to protect and manage non-Federal forest and tree resources in Wisconsin from damaging insects, diseases, and invasive plants....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $299,737 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Greencorps Chicago on September 13, 2024. The grant funding will support the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Chicago Terra Firma Tree Planting Initiative, which aims to develop genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, produce and distribute tree seedlings for reforestation, and undertake landscape restoration initiatives to mitigate...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $119,969 through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve Inc., a non-profit organization in Wisconsin, for the Woodland Dunes Riparian Forest Restoration project. The 2-year project, commencing in March 2024, will support activities such as producing tree seeds and seedlings, controlling invasive species, restoring hardwood swamp canopy, and realigning a degraded stream tributary....
- The U.S. Forest Service awarded a $151,000 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Golden Sands Resource Conservation And Development Council Incorporated, doing business as Golden Sands RC & D, for the "GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE COLLABORATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN" project. This 2-year, 6-month grant, effective from February 2024 to August 2026, will support Golden Sands RC & D's efforts...
- This federal Project Grant award of $100,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to the City of Manitowoc in Wisconsin. The award will support the city's efforts to diversify its urban tree canopy as a sustainable solution to address disease and insect impacts affecting the local ecosystem. Specifically, the funding will enable the city to undertake landscape restoration initiatives, mitigate invasive...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources a $272,500 Project Grant on June 18, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to expand the Great Lakes Basin Forest Health Collaborative's efforts to protect iconic tree species from invasive pests. The grant supports the development of genetically improved seed sources with enhanced pest resistance for four target species—ash, elm, beech, and hemlock—across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota through June 2028. Primary deliverables include identifying and propagating lingering pest-resistant trees, establishing seed orchards through grafting, and developing breeding networks to enable long-term forest restoration and resilience in the region. This multi-year initiative integrates research with on-the-ground management by funding the hiring of a collaborative coordinator, building partnerships with local stakeholders, establishing monitoring plots to track progress, and training partner organizations. The project addresses the critical need to restore healthy, genetically diverse forests across the western Great Lakes Basin by creating a sustainable pipeline of pest-resistant seedlings and saplings for future planting and regeneration efforts. The extended timeline through January 2029 permits the collaborative to build necessary institutional capacity and develop robust monitoring infrastructure to sustain the program's effectiveness long-term.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $272.5k | 6/18/26 |