2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant

The summary for the 2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Forest Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.
2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant: The Secretary of Agriculture has a congressionally designated advisory Council that assists the U.S. Forest Service in establishing the grant categories and recommending the final proposals for the Forest Service to consider. This is the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council). The Council supports urban and community forestry projects that have national or multi-state application and impact through the U.S. Forest Service's competitive Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program. A proposal's content must meet the Urban and Community Forestry program authorities as designated by Congress in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, (Section 9) [Section 9 Urban and Community Forestry only (PDF, pp. 19-24)] and the annual criteria set forth by the Council. A listing of the previously funded projects can be viewed at www.urbanforestrysouth.org/research/nucfacAvailable Funding: The U.S. Forest Service anticipates that the statutory authority for the Fiscal Year 2013 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program will provide, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (Section 9), approximately $900,000 in grant funds to be awarded through the 2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program. Funds are to support urban and community forestry projects on nonfederal public land that have a national or widespread impact and application. All awards are based on the availability of funding, which may be subject to change. Eligible Applicants: Any U.S. non-Federal organization, operating within the United States or its territories, may apply for the Challenge Cost-Share grant. While collaboration with Federal agencies is encouraged, a Federal agency may not receive funding or be used as match to the Federal funds being requested. (Conflict of interest issues will be addressed appropriately.) Individuals, commercial businesses or private land are not eligible. Note: Local tree-planting projects, capital improvements to property of any ownership, and/or projects that have only a local impact and applicability will not be considered for funding. Urban and community forestry projects with a local scope of work should contact their State Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator for assistance in identifying funding alternatives at the local level. The list of State Coordinators may be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/Related_Links/UCF_State_coordinators.htm. Matching Requirements: All grant funds must be matched at least equally (dollar for dollar) with non-Federal source funds. This match may include in-kind donations, volunteer assistance, and private and public (non-federal) monetary contributions. All matching funds must be specifically related to the proposed project. The source of matching funds must be identified and grantees must comply with all applicable Federal regulations. The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council is seeking innovative grants proposals for program development, research, and collaboration to address the following two strategic priority issues widely seen as confronting the urban and community forestry community at a national or multistate level. - Innovative proposals that demonstrate the connection between the personal benefits of urban forests and quality of life within a community through community engagement; and- Design an urban forestry recruitment program and retention strategies that support existingurban forestry academic curriculum.Organizations, local governments, tribal agencies, and partnerships are encouraged to submit proposals that will demonstrate the reach, resources, and expertise needed to address the two priority issues in ways that will lead to meaningful, replicable results. Potential Innovation grantees are encouraged to work collaboratively with other organizations and entities not traditionally involved in urban and community forestry. Applicants should consider multi-year projects and other sources of funds, including other Federal cooperative conservation sources. (Note: Federal dollars, in-kind services or donated materials may NOT be used as match to this grant program). As much as $900,000.00 is available in FY 2013 for three or more Innovation Grants.Grant Category 1: Create an outreach program, pilot project or series of initiatives that communicates the connection between the personal benefits of urban forests and quality of life within a community through community engagement. Approaches must include the following: - educate distinct segments of the public about the benefits of urban forests;- mobilize individual action to help plant and care for trees on community property and their own private property;- engage community groups to take responsibility for their local environment;- make urban forestry a key component of planning for a community's future.The intended results must be directed toward mobilizing individual or community action and policy integration. The best practices or initiatives that result from the project would be designed for adoption or integration into local land use planning efforts in similar cities, towns or villages.Grant Category 2: Design an urban forestry recruitment program and retention strategies that support urban forestry academic curriculum. - Result in a measurable increase to the baseline number of students enrolled in urban forestry as their chosen major or those with declared concentrations, or minors in urban forestry;- Increase the proportion of students enrolled in natural resources disciplines who seek post-graduation positions in urban and community forestry settings; and - Can be replicated for application in other schools.- Applicants should review the Society of American Foresters (SAF) list of schools and accreditation criteria when developing their proposal. SAF's website is: http://www.safnet.org/education/2012_accreditation_list.pdfInquiries: * Examples of approaches may include, but are not limited to outreach programs; incentive programs; and development of new curricula, but should focus on existing curricula where possible. All questions regarding the program should be directed to Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the Council, at (202) 205-7829 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern).
Federal Grant Title: 2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant
Federal Agency Name: Forest Service
Grant Categories: Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-UCF-01-2013
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 10.675
CFDA Descriptions: Urban and Community Forestry Program
Current Application Deadline: Dec 03, 2012
Original Application Deadline: Dec 03, 2012
Posted Date: October 3rd, 2012
Creation Date: Oct 16, 2012
Archive Date: Jan 02, 2013
Total Program Funding: $900,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $900,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $0
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing or Matching: Yes
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Grant Announcement Contact
Nancy Stremple Urban Forestry Program Specialist Phone 202-205-7829

Forest Service Urban Forestry Contact [[email protected]]
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