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2008 CAL FIRE Urban Greening and Urban Forestry Grants Program NUCFAC GRANT INFORMATIONThe National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council) serves to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the status of the nation's urban and community forests. The Council seeks to establish sustainable urban and community forests, by encouraging communities of all sizes to manage and protect their natural resources. Well managed urban forests provide critical environmental services that can improve the public's health, and well being; economic viability and restore functioning environmental systems for people today and future generations. Through the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry competitive Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program, the Council only supports urban and community forestry projects that have national or multi-state, significance in their impact or application. Storm Event Protocol Category: This special focus grant of up to $50,000 is for the development of a new storm event protocol that blends urban forest programs with emergency management operations. The purpose is to reduce the impact of storms on urban forests, lessen personal injuries and property damage, and decrease emergency management costs. Outreach Grant Category: This special focus grant will focus on funding up to $100,000 for projects that provide scholarships to non traditional / underserved participants and that meet the criteria noted in document below.
WESTERN COMPETITIVE GRANTSThe California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is soliciting grant proposals for the Western Competitive Grants Process for the 2009 federal fiscal year. For fiscal year 2009, a portion of the USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry (S&PF) Western regional allocation will be dedicated to funding projects selected through a competitive grant process. Prioritized project applications will be submitted by States and then screened and evaluated by the FY 09 Interdisciplinary Grant Team. Approximately 15% of the following S&PF programs will be used to fund the competitive grant process in FY09: Cooperative Forest Health, Cooperative Fire, Forest Stewardship, and Urban & Community Forestry. It is incumbent upon the project proponent to work together with the State(s) and Forest Service Regions to develop and refine project proposals whose activities are within the authorities for these S&PF programs. Jeff Calvert, Stewardship Forester CAL FIRE Jeff.calvert@fire.ca.gov or (916) 653-8286 California ReLeaf Urban Forestry Grant Information
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).
• 2008 Tree Planting Grants Available • Grants.gov • CA Integrated Waste Management Board/Grants • California ReLEAF Grants • Alliance for Community Trees, Funding List • California Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program • California Fire Alliance Grant Information • Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Grants • Green Trees for The Golden State • NSF Announcement • NUCFAC Challange Cost-Share Grant Program • Grant Wrangler - Find Funding Fast for K-12 Schools • Fire Safe Council Grants Clearing House • Kodak American Greenways Awards Program Urban Long Term Research Area (ULTRA) Exploratory Awards (ULTRA-Ex) Announced Posted: Apr 16, 2009 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first program solicitation for Urban Long-Term Research Area (ULTRA) Exploratory Awards (ULTRA-Ex). The program solicitation is co-sponsored by the U. S. Forest Service. The NSF and Forest Service, as a result of strategic planning in both agencies, have recognized the need to expand the knowledge of urban natural resource and human interactions, with the goals of sustaining these critical resources while creating productive and livable human environments. This new program, with anticipated funding of $4,800,000 over two years, will provide for up to 16 awards across the United States. The announcement and request for proposals can be found here. NSF Announcement
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.
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. Dave Brubaker, Coordinator
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 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 |
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