U.S. Forest Service 2016 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The summary for the U.S. Forest Service 2016 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant is detailed below.
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U.S. Forest Service 2016 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: The U.S. Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions: • restore tree canopy lost to infestation by emerald ash borer • create or improve green infrastructure through the planting of trees and other vegetation as part of a local management strategy to maintain and enhance urban watersheds. • restore the structure and function of coastal wetlands and lake-affected riparian areas through planting of native trees and diverse vegetation.
| Federal Grant Title: | U.S. Forest Service 2016 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative |
| Federal Agency Name: | Forest Service (USDA-FS) |
| Grant Categories: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2016-GLRI |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.664 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 21st, 2016 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 21st, 2016 |
| Posted Date: | April 22nd, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | April 22nd, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | July 21st, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 21st, 2016 |
- Category Explanation
- Tree Planting
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Agency Website
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Phillip Rodbell
Program Leader
Phone 610-557-4133
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