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2008 California ReLeaf Urban Forestry Grants Available! Funding is available to assist nonprofit and community-based groups throughout California with urban forestry projects. The program is funded through a contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
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Leaf-It-To-Us 07/08
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Prop 40 - Urban Forestry Grants for 07/08
Word icon An Urban Forest for Every City Urban Forestry Education Grant
Urban Forestry Inventory Grant Urban Forestry Management Plan Grant

For questions regarding these grants please contact :

Glenn Flamik
CAL FIRE
Sacramento Headquarters
Post Office Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
Glenn.Flamik@fire.ca.gov

Prop 40 Grant Awards for 06/07

Grant Awards made pursuant to Proposition 40, the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods, Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Public Resources Code 5096.650(g)) for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.

Grantee	Amount
Center for Urban Forest Research	$126,249.30
Pacific Forest Trust	$ 74,410
The Britton Fund	$ 50,000
Sonoma Ecology Center	$ 75,415
Our City Forest	$273,200
Tree People	$500,000
City of Vallejo	$500,000
California ReLeaf	$165,000
Sacramento Tree Foundation	$466,300
Hollywood/LA Beautification Team	$400,000
North East Trees	$58,356.25
Hollywood/LA Beautification Team	$58,356.25
Los Angeles Conservation Corps	$58,356.25
Koreatown Youth and Community Center	$58,356.25

Other Grant Information ... (as it comes in)

• Local government Environmental Assistance Network
• Green Trees for The Golden State
• Grants.gov
• 2008 Tree Planting Grants Available
• NUCFAC Challange Cost-Share Grant Program
• Alliance for Community Trees, Funding List
• Kodak American Greenways Awards Program
• Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Grants
• CA Integrated Waste Management Board/Grants
• California ReLEAF Grants
• Fire Safe Council Grants Clearing House
• California Fire Alliance Grant Information
• Grant Wrangler - Find Funding Fast for K-12 Schools
• California Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program

2008 Tree Planting Grants Available
Posted: Dec 11, 2007

Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests the nation�s oldest nonprofit citizens� conservation organization (www.americanforests.org), is offering annual grants towards tree planting projects.

Currently we are accepting tree planting project proposals for 2008. American Forests� mission is to grow a healthier world. Global ReLeaf is American Forests' education and action program that helps individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees.

Since it�s creation in 1988 the program has supported plantings of over 25 million trees worldwide with organizations like the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, The Nature Conservancy, Conservation Districts and other tree planting groups.

The Global ReLeaf grant program provides private dollars to support local reforestation efforts and help match other funding sources. American Forests raises a dollar for every tree planted with Global ReLeaf. The dollars fund the reforestation projects. Competitive grant requests must maximize the use of total project funds per tree planted. Grants are available to support rural seedling projects restoring damaged forest ecosystems. Further information regarding Global ReLeaf Grants including application forms and criteria can be found at: www.americanforests.org/global_releaf/grants/

2008 Tree Planting Grants Available

EPA Updates Funding Directory for Environmental Projects:

The US Environmental Protection Agency's State and Local Capacity Building Branch has updated its funding opportunities directory. It is designed to help identify financial and technical assistance opportunities for efforts that reduce energy costs, improve air quality and public health, and enhance opportunities for economic development. "Funding Opportunities: A Directory of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Protection Assistance Programs" provides an extensive list of grants available from EPA, other federal agencies, state governments, and private foundations.

NATIONAL TREE TRUST AWARDS $498,000 IN GRANTS THROUGH SEEDS AND ROOTS PROGRAMS

Washington, D.C. February 18, 2005 - The National Tree Trust (NTT), a national urban and community forestry nonprofit organization, recently awarded $498,000 to 31 nonprofit organizations across the country. These grants will leverage more than $1 million in the communities these organizations serve. The grant money will support organizations and projects that improve the health of urban and community forests where Americans live, work and play.

"Healthy urban and community forests directly contribute to the economic, social and environmental health of communities," said David Flanigan, NTT Director of Programs. "These grants provide a vital stepping stone for nonprofit organizations of all sizes and abilities to make a difference in their neighborhoods."

NTT provides funding through its Seeds program to build the capacity of urban and community forestry organizations to deliver quality programs in their immediate communities. These grants provide critical funding for organizational needs such as rent, staff salary and purchase of upgraded technology. NTT's Roots program provides grant funding for projects that engage local communities to directly improve the health of their urban and community forests. The following are two examples of organizations that received funding:

* The Greening of Detroit will work with community groups citywide to establish and maintain four community nurseries to grow 2,880 trees that will replace those lost due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation. Detroiters will lose an estimated 45,000 street trees over the next several years due to the EAB. The four nurseries will be located in each of Detroit's forestry districts and will serve as models for the creation of additional community nurseries throughout Detroit.

* Tree New Mexico will partner with the Albuquerque Tree Initiative, Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department, citizen groups and schools to plant 3,000 trees to commemorate Albuquerque's 300 years of history.

Established as a non-profit organization in 1990, the National Tree Trust is a national leader in programs that support local and regional community tree planting and education projects. For over 14 years, the National Tree Trust has promoted healthy communities by providing resources that educate and empower people to grow and care for urban and community forests.
For more information and a complete list of the organizations that have received grants in 2005, visit the National Tree Trust website at www.nationaltreetrust.org or contact David Flanigan at 202-628-8733 ext. 12 or dflanigan@nationaltreetrust.org

To all Applicants for Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program funds for Fiscal Year 2005/06:

The Governor's Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2005/06 contains no funding for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP) most likely because the State continues to experience severe fiscal difficulties. The budget process is extremely complex, and budget proposals can change in the months leading up to final adoption. So, it is possible that funding for EEMP projects for FY 05/06 could be contained in the final budget. At this moment, however, we believe this is a very remote possibility, and we counsel applicants not to count on receiving EEMP funds in FY 05/06.

EEMP funds for the past two fiscal years (FYs 03/04 and 04/05) came from prior year EEMP savings. These savings have been exhausted, so no money remains for future EEMP projects. It is possible that some of the EEMP projects funded for 03/04 and 04/05 will result in some unforeseen savings that could be made available for EEMP projects starting July 1, 2005. Any such amounts would likely be relatively small, and it is not clear at this time if they could be allocated to EEMP applicants for 05/06.

The Resources Agency will continue the EEMP application evaluation process up to the point of ranking EEMP proposals for 05/06 in priority order. That way, should funding actually become available for next fiscal year, the Resources Agency can quickly send its recommendations to the California Transportation Commission for funding authorization.

Let me reiterate: At this time, the Resources Agency does not expect funds for the EEM Program to be available for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2005. Should this expectation change, we will notify you and describe the process the Resources Agency, Caltrans, and the California Transportation Commission will follow to fund the highest ranked EEMP proposals.
• California Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program

Dave Brubaker, Coordinator
EEM Program
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-653-565

Website Offers One-stop Shopping

The federal government has launched a new web site containing information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs. The web site is a collaborative effort of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, Labor and Transportation, as well as the National Science Foundation.
Grants.gov creates a centralized, online process to find and apply for over 900 grant programs from the 26 Federal agencies. Grants.gov streamlines the process of awarding over $360 billion annually to state and local governments, academia, not-for-profits and other organizations. All Federal agencies are required to post all competitive grant opportunities to the site as of November 7, 2003.
The site provides information in a standardized format across agencies and includes:
A "Find Grant Opportunities" feature to help applicants find potential funding opportunities.
An "Apply for Grants" feature that allows applicants to download, complete and submit applications for specific grant opportunities from any federal grant-making agency.
A “Receive Grants Opportunity Notification” feature that allows you to subscribe to receive announcements of both new grants and modifications of existing grant announcements.

• Grants.gov

Grants Available for Local Greenway Projects

The Eastman Kodak American Greenways Awards, a partnership involving Kodak, the Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society, provides small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. The American Greenways program is designed to develop new action-oriented greenway projects; assist grassroots greenway organizations; leverage additional money for conservation and greenway development; and recognize and encourage greenway proponents and organizations.

Grants can be used for all appropriate expenses needed to complete a greenway project, including planning, technical assistance, legal, and other costs. Grants may not be used for academic research, general institutional support, lobbying, or political activities. Public agencies are eligible, but community organizations will receive preference. The maximum grant award is $2,500, although most grants range from $500 to $1,000. Applications aredue June 1, 2003 and must include a one-page budget and two letters of reference. For more information about the grant program, click here, or contact theAmerican Greenways Grant Coordinator at (703) 525-6300 or greenways@conservationfund.org. For instructions for applying, go directly online.

• Kodak American Greenways Awards Program