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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.

$25,000
Forecasted
Recurring
Grant Description

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.

Funding Details

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.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits
City or township governments
County governments
Native American tribal organizations
State governments

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

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

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Categories
Environment
Community Development
Education
Safety

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