Project Grant 26DG11094200022
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources $600,000 under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675) beginning August 1, 2025 and concluding June 30, 2030. This project grant provides technical and financial assistance to increase tree canopy cover across Minnesota through tree planting and maintenance activities, complemented by related workforce development initiatives. The award supports the...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 9 - Eastern Region, awarded $1.47M to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on September 2, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to support implementation of Minnesota's State Forest Action Plan. The project, extending through September 29, 2029, focuses on three primary deliverables: (1) improving field conditions at the Badoura nursery to increase seedling...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), awarded $5.29 million to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on September 3, 2025, for a five-year project extending through August 25, 2030. This grant funds comprehensive forest health monitoring and technical assistance services across Minnesota's public and private forestlands. Key deliverables include conducting aerial and ground...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Region 9 - Eastern Region, awarded $979,400 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675) for the period June 27, 2025, through September 11, 2029. This project grant enables the USDA Forest Service to work through Minnesota to establish priorities and implement management programs on municipal forest lands that directly and indirectly...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded $785,372 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on December 23, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to support forest management and conservation activities on state and private lands through July 31, 2030. The award targets approximately 101,000 private forest landowners managing 5.3 million acres across Minnesota, delivering technical assistance and...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded $298,000 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on February 11, 2026, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680) to address forest ecosystem threats through targeted conservation and invasive species management. The project, which extends through July 31, 2030, will preserve remnant black ash-dominated wet forests on public and private lands in Minnesota, establish a...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, through its Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), awarded $150,000 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 17, 2025, to establish rapid response and training capabilities for invasive pest management across Minnesota. The award funds the organization and deployment of personnel and equipment to respond quickly to eradication projects throughout the region, supporting the...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded a $5,250,000 Project Grant to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minnesota DNR) on August 23, 2023 through the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). The grant funding will support the Expanding Access to Future Forests Through Outreach and Education project over a 5-year period, concluding on August 18, 2028. The Minnesota DNR, a U.S. state government entity, will use...
- This $10,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) supports Hennepin County, Minnesota in advancing comprehensive urban forestry initiatives. The grant funding will be used to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources within the county to provide ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to urban...
- This $1,730,396.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727), supports the "INFLATION REDUCTION ACT URBAN TREE DIVERSITY IN THE UPPER MIDWEST RESILIENCE THROUGH EDUCATION" initiative at the Regents of the University of Minnesota. This 5-year effort, commencing on September 6, 2024, aims to plan, establish, manage, and protect urban trees, forests, and green spaces in...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded $789,438 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on June 17, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to expand forest seed collection capacity and establish a seed orchard. The project will identify forested seed collection sites and develop infrastructure to improve seed collection efficiencies for current and future reforestation initiatives, supporting long-term forest resiliency across Minnesota. Additionally, the grant funds the establishment of self-sustaining local urban forestry programs designed to increase tree canopy coverage and improve forest conditions in urban, suburban, and rural communities. The award supports technical assistance, education, and training for residents and professional tree care workers, along with recognition programs for individuals, organizations, and communities. State-level financial, technical, and educational resources will help conserve and enhance Minnesota's urban forest, plan for future threats, and maximize the benefits that trees provide to local communities. The project extends through April 27, 2031.Federal Project Grant Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $789.4k | 6/17/26 |