2012 Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program
Request For Proposal

Application Deadline: Proposals must be received by the Virginia Department of Forestry before 4:30 P. M. on May 14, 2012.

The Virginia Department of Forestry, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, announce the Urban & Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Assistance Program. These funds are provided by the USDA Forest Service and are administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry.

The Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program is designed to encourage projects that promote tree planting, the care of trees, the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities across the nation.

Grants are awarded through this program to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level.

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Objectives of the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program

The specific objectives of the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program are to:

  • Improve understanding of the benefits of preserving tree cover.
  • Provide educational programs and technical assistance to state and local agencies.
  • Develop sustainable urban forestry programs at the local level.
  • Enhance the technical skills of individuals involved in the planning, development, and maintenance of urban and community forestry programs.
  • Promote volunteerism and involvement of non-profit organizations in implementing urban forestry programs.

Eligible Grant Proposals and Categories

Grants may be awarded to local units of government, approved non-profit organizations, civic groups, educational institutions or community tree volunteer groups for proposals which meet some, or all, of the specific program objectives. Non-governmental organizations must be designated a 501-c-3 non-profit organization or submit their application through such an organization or a government entity.

The recommended funding range for most proposals is $1,000 to $15,000. The typical proposal is in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Total project cost (including recipient matching funds or in-kind match) should be at least twice the amount requested.

There are seven (7) proposal categories. Proposals will be evaluated and ranked by category. Each proposal category is described below with examples (sub-categories) of the types of projects that might be submitted under that category.

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