Regular Grants
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Wisconsin cities, towns, counties, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve urban tree management, maintenance, and education.
The Regular Urban Forestry Grants support projects aimed at enhancing a community's ability to manage its trees. Eligible applicants include cities, villages, towns, counties, tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, requiring a 50-50 match, with total project costs ranging from $2,000 to $50,000. Eligible projects must focus on tree management, maintenance, or education in urban areas. The sponsor initially funds the entire project and then requests reimbursement for 50% of eligible costs upon completion. Projects start on January 1 and must be completed within one year.
Award Range
$1,000 - $25,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 50% (reimbursement)
Additional Details
- The project sponsor must initially fund 100% of project costs with cash, in-kind contributions, and/or donations. Upon completion, the project sponsor requests reimbursement for 50% of eligible costs. - The minimum total project cost is $2,000. Grant requests must be between $1,000 and $25,000. There is no maximum project size; however, a grant award, and therefore reimbursement, is limited to $25,000 for regular Urban Forestry grants, and $5,000 for Startup grants.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
501(c)(3) organizations may request an advance when a grant is awarded. Projects must be within Wisconsin cities, villages, or other concentrated development areas.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Phone
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