Project Grant 26DG11120107017
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur awarded $119,950 to Caribbean Regenerative Community Development Inc. on July 22, 2026, under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680). The project addresses invasive Caribbean pine stands in Maricao State Forest through silvicultural thinning to remove overstocked pine stands, reduce hazardous fuels, and promote native forest regeneration, coupled with wood harvesting efforts....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,058,240 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. (PDC), a minority-owned non-profit organization in Puerto Rico. The award, effective from August 13, 2024 to August 31, 2027, supports forest stewardship management and habitat restoration initiatives in Puerto Rico. Through this funding, PDC will deliver a comprehensive range of environmental conservation,...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur awarded $176,178.73 to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. under the Forest Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.678) on June 22, 2026. The award funds restoration and reforestation efforts across Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, with emphasis on active forest management, recreation, and wildfire hazard reduction. The recipient will establish a native plant nursery and seed bank to ensure...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $364,800 to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) on September 23, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2029. The award supports two primary objectives: (1) continued technical assistance for developing new forest management plans and providing ongoing guidance to participating landowners on forestry practices...
- Grant Award Summary The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's International Institute of Tropical Forestry awarded $111,187.55 under the Forest Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.678) to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources to provide active forest management support and services to private non-industrial forest landowners across Puerto Rico. The award, obligated on September 17, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2029, directly supports the...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry awarded the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources $110,000 on August 10, 2026, under the Forest Stewardship Program (CFDA 10.678) to deliver technical assistance for active forest management on private forest lands in Puerto Rico. The award funds expansion of technical assistance capacity to serve over 200 existing program participants and support new participants. The program...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry awarded the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources $480,000 on December 12, 2025, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to modernize tree seedling nursery facilities and increase tree production for reforestation and forest restoration efforts across Puerto Rico. The award funds capital improvements to nursery facilities and equipment, as...
- This $1,500,000.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) will fund comprehensive urban forestry initiatives in Puerto Rico. The award will support the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER), doing business as Hilo, in planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources across the Commonwealth. The...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources received a $396,000 Project Grant from the USDA Forest Service under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675) on September 22, 2025. The award funds three full-time positions—a Program Coordinator, Partnership Coordinator, and Program Assistant—through August 31, 2029, to lead implementation and monitoring of urban reforestation projects under the Puerto Rico Urban &...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $7,000,000 Project Grant under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to Caribbean Regenerative Community Development Inc. (Crcd), a non-profit organization and community development corporation in Puerto Rico. The grant, with a period of performance from July 3, 2024 to June 30, 2029, will fund comprehensive urban forestry initiatives focused on planning, establishing, managing, and protecting trees,...
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur awarded $319,580 to The Surfrider Foundation on July 21, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) for coastal ecosystem restoration in Puerto Rico. The project will map and assess Australian pine stands using geographic information system and field evaluations, then conduct targeted pruning and phased removal of hazardous trees. Native dune, coastal forest, and mangrove species will be planted to replace the unstable vegetation, with plants grown in Surfrider's greenhouse and supplemented from certified nurseries. Staff and volunteers will receive safety training, restoration sites will be monitored and adjusted as needed, and a subaward will test wood properties and potential uses of the removed trees. Performance runs through August 31, 2028. Assistance is provided as a Project Grant.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/21/26 |