Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program

 

To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. It links these benefits to governmental, private and grassroots organizations and resources to improve the quality of life in these cities and towns.

Active 10.727 Forest Service, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants Not applicable. 16 U.S.C. 2105
Public Law 117-169
Inflation Reduction Action of 2022, Public Law No: 117-169. Subtitle D, Sec. 23003 (a). State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs, (2) Urban and Community Forestry (2022-2031) to provide multiyear, programmatic, competitive grants for tree planting and related activities, with a priority for projects that benefit underserved populations and areas through the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance program established under section 9(c) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act Of 1978 (16U.S.C.2105(c)) Priority will be given to projects whose primary focus is in disadvantaged communities. Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry results are to primarily benefit, local disadvantaged communities, Tribal organizations; applicable non-profit organizations, and applicable faith-based organizations. Secondary beneficiaries would include local, regional communities, State, non- profit organizations, and other equivalent State agencies or other official representatives. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Instructions will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) and grant application website. Grants.gov Applications will be accepted through the Washington Office Urban and Community Forestry Program. Selected applicants will be notified and awarded. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. From 30 to 60 days. Amended SF-424 is required to amend the grant period. Other requirements may be established by the Washington, Regional, or Institute offices. The Inflation Reduction Act competitive grants are prioritized to address tree planting needs and related activities in disadvantaged communities. Criteria for selecting proposals will be included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and application website. Funding is to provide grants to assist disadvantaged communities that have little to no tree canopy cover. It includes tree planting and related activities. Performance Reports: Semi-annual accomplishment reports are required, based on the award terms. Not applicable. Generally accepted accounting systems are permissible, if acceptable to audit and reconciliation. All grantees need to maintain adequate systems for collecting and recording statistical data. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is . Applicant matching requirements are determined by the Washington office. If matching funds are required, the funds cannot come from Federal Sources. Cooperator matches may be non-Federal cash, in-kind and non-cash contributions. Matching requirements may range from 0 percent to 50 percent of the total award. Matching funds may not come from other federal sources. The non-Federal share of the match may be in the form of cash, services and/or in-kind contributions.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Grants may be awarded for a period of two to four years. Recipients submit invoices based on actual expenditures on a monthly, quarterly, or bi-annual basis as established in the award terms. None/Not specified. Beattra Wilson
201 14th St SW
Washington, DC 20024 USA
beattra.wilson@usda.gov
Phone: 2025-401-4070 https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf 12-1105-0-1-302 (Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $475,000,000.00; FY 24 est $475,000,000.00; - Estimate $2 million to $100 million Not applicable. Not applicable.