Urban and Community Forestry Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.675 (USAspending.gov).
- California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection 3 awards $5,397,718
- Department Of Natural Resources Illinois 2 awards $4,002,752
- West Virginia University Research Corporation $1,865,754
- Department Of Natural Resources $1,840,227
- Minnesota Department Of Natura $1,587,966
- State Of Maryland Department Of Natural Resources $1,293,650
- Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources $1,032,066
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This program supports the health and expansion of urban and community forests to improve environmental quality, conserve energy, improve air quality, and enhance community well-being. It provides financial, technical, and educational assistance to states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for tree planting, maintenance, utilization, and public outreach. The program also administers competitive cost-share grants and works with the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council to develop a national action plan, set research priorities, and promote best practices for urban forestry across the United States.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Interstate Organization
- County Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Tribal
- State
- Local
- Other Special District Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Municipality/Township Government
- Tribal Government (other)
Beneficiaries
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- Municipality/Township Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Other Special District Government
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- County Government
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Established by the Washington, Regional and Institute offices.
The national competitive challenge cost share grant program award procedures are established by the Washington Office and USDA.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
To assist State Foresters, equivalent State agencies, Tribal nations, interested members of the public and private non-profit organizations in urban and community forestry programs in cities and communities. The National Urban & Community Forestry Challenge Grant Program provides a national competitive urban and community forestry challenge cost share grant that addresses national issues affecting communities and their urban natural resources across the country. The grant categories address the goals and strategies in the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) that was developed by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) in conjunction with the public.
Mission Categories
Primary: Forestry
Other categories:
Land and Forest ConservationRecreationWater ConservationDisaster Relief
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
As specified in the issued grant or cooperative agreement.
Restrictions
Construction expenses are not an eligible use of funds under this program.
Matching Requirements
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.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements