Urban, community forestry grant funds now available
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MONTANA — The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced the availability of $400,000 in grant funds for innovative forestry projects to improve the urban tree canopy of Montana. Applications for two distinct categories, with funding requests ranging from $10,000 - $50,000 per project, are open now through Jan. 31, 2024.
Montana cities, towns, counties, community-based organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and tribal governments are eligible to apply for the funds, available from two sources: the Urban and Community Forestry Program Funds and the Inflation Reduction Act Funds.
Projects should focus on tree planting, urban forest management plans, and educational programs. The impact of these projects will improve air and water quality, enhance urban wildlife habitats, and bolster environmental quality and community well-being. T
Learn more and submit your application AT: dnrc.mt.gov/Forestry/Community-Local-Government/ucf-grants.
