$1M Urban Tree-Planting Grant Program Launched by DNR
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering funding ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 for urban tree-planting projects that benefit disadvantaged or underserved areas in the state, with a total of approximately $1 million available. The funding for this grant program comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program in partnership with the Michigan DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program. Eligible applicants include local units of government, tribal governments, state agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, and proposed projects must align with the program’s goals of increasing equitable access to tree canopy, broadening community engagement, and enhancing community resilience.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering around $1 million in grants for urban tree-planting projects in disadvantaged areas of the state. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $150,000, and applications must be submitted by March 14.
About the Grant
The funding is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, in collaboration with Michigan DNR’s Urban and Community Forestry Program.
Webinar for Prospective Applicants
Aspiring applicants are welcome to attend a two-hour orientation webinar on Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. This webinar will be recorded and available on the DNR’s UCF webpage. You can also register for the webinar in advance.
Trees are crucial for improving air and water quality, reducing neighborhood temperature, and enhancing life quality. This grant program promotes tree canopy expansion in underprivileged communities, thereby contributing to a healthier and more equitable future for Michigan residents.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include local government units, tribal governments, state agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Projects must align with program goals of improving tree canopy access, promoting community involvement, and enhancing community resilience.
Projects should be conducted in disadvantaged communities as per the DNR’s IRA screening tool. No matching funds are required for projects serving disadvantaged areas.
Applications should be submitted by 5 p.m. March 14. For more details on the Urban and Community Forestry grant program and the UCF Grant Handbook, refer to Michigan.gov/UCF.
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