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AZ Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant - 2024

$8,000
Closed
Grant Description

The Department of Forestry and Fire Management – Urban and Community Forestry program is excited to announce the next round for the Tree Resource Enhancement and Engagement (TREE) Grant Program! This program is open ONLY to currently recognized Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, and Tree Campus K-12 program participants and community organizations directly serving recognized Tree Cities and Campuses. The purpose of this program is to support the management, improvement, and/or conservation of community forests by recognizedĀ TreeĀ Cities andĀ TreeĀ Campuses. Funds may be used to promote and enhance the quality of Arizona's urban and community forests, and may also be used for engaging decision-makers through urban forest management initiatives. The goals of this program are to: Assist recognized ArizonaĀ TreeĀ Cities andĀ TreeĀ Campuses in initiating or significantly improving their efforts to care for the community forest, including assistance for achieving canopy cover goals Encourage recognizedĀ TreeĀ Cities andĀ TreeĀ Campuses to develop and maintain a sustainable, balanced, and comprehensive community forestry program that is based on a currentĀ treeĀ inventory and managed with the guidance of a community forestry professional Promote community forestry benefits through the proper management and care ofĀ trees in Arizona's recognizedĀ TreeĀ City andĀ TreeĀ Campus communities, including through harvesting programs Eligible activities, listed in order of priority, are: Development and adoption of a written communityĀ treeĀ management plan or community readiness plan TreeĀ planting projects as part of a comprehensive management program to meet state, county, or community canopy coverage goals CommunityĀ treeĀ inventory support Removal of hazardousĀ trees Pruning according to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 specifications (without topping) MunicipalĀ treeĀ ordinance development by a certified forestry professional Training of city employees and volunteers to improve community forestry practices Initial costs of certification for in-house employees by the International Society of Arboriculture Other activities that meet needs identified in the Arizona Forest Action Plan All projects involvingĀ treeĀ planting must include a five-year maintenance plan. AllĀ trees purchased must meet the American Standard for Nursery Stock and Arizona Nursery Association standards. PlantedĀ trees must be guaranteed for one year after planting. All hazardousĀ trees must be identified by a certified arborist, forester, or similarly qualified person. Eligible costs include personnel/labor, operating costs and supplies, travel, contractual services, equipment, and indirect costs. Eligibility is limited to currently recognizedĀ TreeĀ City USA andĀ TreeĀ Campus USA program participants or community organizations directly serving Tree City/Campus participants. Financial Notes: Match Notes: Applicants must provide at least 50 percent of the total project cost via nonfederal matching contributions. Matching contributions may include: Cash Services Volunteer time at the local market rate Equipment usage In-kind contributions For projects involvingĀ treeĀ planting, a five-year maintenance plan must be funded by the applicant's own resources. Matching funds mayĀ notĀ be provided by other funding programs administered by the federal government. Funds used to match another program mayĀ notĀ be used. Ā  Funding Notes: An estimated $8,000 is available to support awards ranging from $1,500 to $8,000 through this program. Awards typically range from $2,000 to $4,000. Funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Project periods will begin on September 1, 2024Ā and end on June 30, 2025. Final reimbursement requests must be submitted by July 31,Ā 2025. PlantedĀ trees must be guaranteed for one year after planting. Award notifications are expected to be issued after August 6th, 2024. Up to 10 percent of funding may be used for indirect costs, inluding overhead/administrative costs. Funds mayĀ notĀ be used to purchase capital equipment costing over $5,000; however, funds may be used to rent equipment. Funds mayĀ notĀ be used for: Ordinary operational expenses Purchasing food or beverages Previously funded projects Projects that have already started or are ongoing

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,500 - $8,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Applicants must provide at least 50 percent of the total project cost via nonfederal matching contributions.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants are currently recognized Tree City USA and Tree Campus USA program participants including: Units of local government, including counties, municipalities, cities, towns, and townships Tribal governments Public educational institutions Tree Campus K-12 participants Non-profits directly serving Tree City/Campus USA participants All trees and all projects must be located within, or directly benefit, recognized Tree City or Tree Campus management jurisdictions. Organizations previously funded by the funding agency must be current on their reporting requirements. Applicants may submit only one application per year.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

June 21, 2024

Application Closes

August 6, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

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