Grant Funding for Urban and Community Forestry
Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Challenge Grant Program
A
cooperative program between the USDA Forest Service and the Mississippi Forestry
Commission. The purpose of the program is to aid in long-term, self-sustaining
urban and community forestry programs. Funds may provide up to 50% of total
project cost to eligible applicants.
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Click here for a grant information package Deadline is May 22, 2006 |
Transportation Enhancement Tree Planting Program
A
statewide initiative to plant trees for the purpose of enhancing transportation.
The program is administered by the Mississippi Forestry Commission with
financial support from Mississippi Department of Transportation. Funds are
provided on a 75% federal/ 25% local matching basis to eligible applicants.
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Grant writing tips can be found at http://www.treelink.org/grants/
Assistance with grant writing may be available locally through the Mississippi Resource Conservation and Development District
National Tree Trust
Start your own community tree nursery to meet planting needs on public property. Go to www.NationalTreeTrust.org for information and/or a grant proposal package.
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Competitive challenge grants to support urban and community activities that are national or widespread in their impact or application. www.treelink.org/nucfac
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Recreation is an important benefit of the urban forest and the Land and Water Conservation Fund’s Outdoor Recreation grant may provide a useful funding mechanism to assist you.
www.mdwfp.com/lwcf/default.aspMississippi Department of Environmental Quality
The community forest is a valuable contributor to mitigating the impacts of air and water pollution. Grant program information can be found here: www.deq.state.ms.us