Community Forestry Grants
Community Forestry Grants are available for 2013, with both a spring and a fall sign-up.
Three grant programs are available: Community Family Forest, America the Beautiful (ATB) Tree Planting, and ATB Program Development.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
All projects must be located on publicly owned or controlled property, such as boulevards, parks, or school lands. Projects related to community forestry flood recovery needs will be given special consideration. Eligible applicants include counties, townships, cities, towns, park districts, school districts, or tribal equivalents.
FUNDS AVAILABILITY
All grants require a 50% match from the community. The community’s match may be in the form of cash and/or in-kind (volunteer labor, services, donated supplies or use of equipment) that is directly related to the grant project. Applications are funded on a competitive basis, subject to the discretion of the ND Forest Service Community Forestry Council.
DEADLINES
2013 Spring applications are due April 30, 2013. Projects must be completed on or before August 31, 2014.
Community Family Forest (CFF)
CFF Grants are funded by the North Dakota Trees Trust Fund. The purpose of these grants is to honor families in the state by planting trees in communities and strengthening the tradition of annual tree planting. Maximum award for this trees planting grant is $1,000. Only one grant application will be accepted per community.
Community Family Forest Overview
Community Family Forest Grant Application
America the Beautiful (ATB) Tree Planting
This tree planting grant is co-sponsored by the US Forest Service, and is intended to stimulate the development of innovative and effective tree planting projects in communities. Maximum grant award is $10,000. Multiple entities within the same community can apply for this grant.
America the Beautiful Tree Planting Overview
America the Beautiful Tree Planting Grant Application
America the Beautiful (ATB) Program Development
This grant is made available through the US Forest Service, and is intended to stimulate the development of innovative and effective community forestry projects other than tree planting.
Maximum grant award is $10,000. Program Development projects include:
· Inventories or tree removals, especially projects related to community forestry flood recovery needs
· Removals of ash trees as part of an Emerald Ash Borer Community Action Plan
· Development of a community forestry action plan, to increase species diversity in preparation for EAB
· Educational outreach to expand awareness of community forestry in the community
America the Beautiful Program Development Overview
America the Beautiful Program Development Grant Application
CONTACTS
For more information, please contact a member of the Community Forestry team:
Gerri Makay
Community Forestry Manager
NDSU Research Extension Center
PO Box 219
Carrington, ND 58421
Phone 701.652.2951
Fax 701.652.2055
Email: Gerri.Makay@ndsu.edu
Sharon Bartels
Community Forestry Specialist
PO Box 604
Lisbon, ND 58054-0604
Phone 701.683.4323
Fax 701.683.5895
Email: Sharon.Bartels@ndsu.edu
Joel Nichols
Community Forestry Specialist
916 East Interstate Ave. Suite #4
Bismarck, ND 58503-0560
Phone 701.328.9948
Fax 701.328.9947
Email: Joel.Nichols@ndsu.edu
Lisa Stone
Office Manager
916 East Interstate Ave. Suite #4
Bismarck, ND 58503-0560
Phone 701.328.9944
Fax 701.328.9947
Email: Lisa.Stone@ndsu.edu
Tree Conservation Assistance Program (TCAP)
The Tree Conservation Assistance Program will provide grant awards to landowners to conserve, protect and enhance priority forest landscapes, restore green infrastructure, increase property values, conserve energy, and mitigate wildland fire hazards.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Private landowners. Landowners will work with a vendor of their choice who will assist with the planning and installation of the project.
FUNDS AVAILABILITY
A landowner is eligible to receive a maximum grant award of $1,500. Grant funds will be distributed on a reimbursement basis to the vendor. A grant award may not exceed 75% of the total project cost. At least 25% of the total cost of the project must be contributed by the landowner. Not every application will be funded, as sufficient funds may not be available to meet the need.
DEADLINE
2014 sign-up begins March 22, 2013, with complete applications due by October 31, 2013. Projects must be completed on or before August 31, 2014.
For more information and a list of vendors, please contact:
Liz Mathern-Smith, Stewardship Specialist
NDSU-ND Forest Service
Liz.Smith@ndsu.edu
cell: (701) 400-8330
300 - 2nd Avenue NE, Suite 208A
Jamestown ND 58401
Emerald Ash Borer Grant Funds When EAB is Confirmed in ND
Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation
In preparation for the arrival of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North Dakota, the North Dakota Forest Service requested state funding to assist communities with removal and replacement of trees. This request was approved by the ND Legislature and is included in the NDFS 2011-2013 budget. Funding will become available in the form of grants to eligible applicants once EAB is confirmed in North Dakota. Confirmation of EAB must be made according to the protocol established by the ND Department of Agriculture and USDA.
To Apply: Applications for funding will be made available to impacted communities by contacting a member of the ND Community Forestry Team. Upon approval of the ND Community Forestry Council and the State Forester, funding can be used for tree removals as well as replacement of trees, and will require a 1:1 match from the community.
