Rooting Resilience: Funding and Technical Assistance for Urban and Community Forestry Projects
River Network will soon release a funding opportunity for urban and community forestry projects led by federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, Tribal organizations, organizations working in Tribal communities, and community-based non-profits. The Rooting Resilience Program, with funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program, will provide funding and technical assistance to community-based projects that build resilience and capacity for the planning and implementation of forestry projects. This opportunity is available for projects located in federally-designated disadvantaged communities[1], including urban, suburban, and rural communities in the United States and its territories. Special priority will be given to eligible groups that are seeking federal funding for the first time.
We anticipate releasing the Rooting Resilience Program application in early September with applications due towards the end of October. A minimum of $1.4 million in funding is available for projects led by Tribal entities with approximately $1.8 million in funding available for community-based non-profits working in disadvantaged communities.
We’re seeking projects that will build equitable climate resilience and access to nature by increasing and improving the condition of a community’s tree canopy to address the challenges of flooding and extreme heat, community health concerns, and access to green jobs.
Individual grants will range from a minimum of $75,000 to a maximum of $200,000 total, over a 1- 3-year period, depending on the scope of work, unique needs, and capabilities of the grantee.
A Spanish version of the Request for Applications will be available.
[1] Federally-designated disadvantaged communities are defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) or the EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities tool.
Rooting Resilience Program Interest Form
PROUD NATIONAL PASS-THROUGH PARTNER OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE
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River Network and these institutions are equal opportunity providers.