Deadline: 30 April 2018
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),Forest Service is currently seeking applications for its 2019 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
The Secretary of Agriculture has a congressionally designated advisory council that assists the U.S. Forest Service in establishing the grant categories and recommendations of final proposals for the Forest Service to consider. This is the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council).
The Council serves to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the status of the nation’s urban and community forests and related natural resources.The Council seeks to establish sustainable urban and community forests, by encouraging communities of all sizes to manage and protect their natural resources,which, if well managed, improves the public’s health, well-being, economic vitality, and creates resilient ecosystems for present and future generations.
The art, science, and technology of managing trees, forests, and natural systems on public lands in and around towns, suburbs and cities, for the health and well-being of all people.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000
- Award Ceiling: $200,000
- Award Floor: $75,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Special district governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- County governments
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.