[Communications] Deadline THIS WEEK: GreenLatinos and USDA Grant Opportunity for Urban Forestry Projects

[Lucy Contreras]

Hello,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Lucy Contrers; I'm the IL
Community Advocate for GreenLatinos. *I'm sending a reminder of
a grant opportunity that may be of interest to you or organizations you
work with. GreenLatinos, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is
offering the "Trees in Your Community Grant" as part of the 2024-2027
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Funding.* This
initiative is designed to support community-based organizations in their
efforts to enhance urban forestry, particularly in low-income, historically
disadvantaged communities.

*Grant Details:*
Funding is available for projects focused on tree planting and maintenance,
community engagement, and workforce development in urban forestry.

   - *Funding Amount:* Grants range from $200,000 to $1,500,000.
   - *Duration:* Projects must be completed by November 30, 2027.
   - *Application Deadline:* Rolling applications start on September 5,
   2024, with a final deadline of *October 18, 2024. *Early submissions are
   encouraged as awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.


This grant is an excellent opportunity for organizations committed to
addressing environmental justice and enhancing green spaces in underserved
communities. The program prioritizes shovel-ready projects that can
commence in 2024, making it ideal for initiatives that are ready to move
forward quickly.

*Eligibility:*

   - Non-profit community-based organizations.
   - Partnerships between nonprofits, local governments, federally
   recognized tribes, or institutions of higher education.
   - Organizations working in one of the eligible counties in IN, WI, IL,
   or any of the other locations.


*Application Assistance:*
To support in the application process, the USDA Forest Service offers
technical assistance through its Community Navigators Program,
and GreenLatinos can connect you with vendors specializing
in urban forestry.

*Detailed information about the grant, including eligibility criteria and
application forms, can be found in the attached RFP document.  *

We offered two Zoom presentations designed to support organizations in
applying for the the "Trees in Your Community Grant". These sessions
provided helpful insights on project budgets, bridge funding, and
navigating the application process. These zoom sessions can be found on our
website
<https://www.greenlatinos.org/request-for-proposals-trees-in-your-community-grant-for-community-based-organizations/>,
which  also has tutorials on mapping and other resources to assist
throughout the process.

*We hope you are able to apply or help us share this opportunity.* Should
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Lucy Contreras

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