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From the May 2008 issue
DEC Accepting Applications for Urban Forestry Projects
Applications are being accepted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for approximately $900,000 in grants to support urban forestry projects across the state. DEC is seeking proposals for urban and community forestry projects that will enhance New York's urban landscapes with healthy trees and provide environmental, health and economic benefits.
Eligibility and Grant Amounts
Eligible projects include tree planting and inventories, green roofs, rain gardens and maintenance of existing plantings
Grants will be available to municipalities, public benefit corporations, public authorities, school districts and not-for-profit organizations that have a public-ownership interest in the property or are acting on behalf of a public-property owner. Grants will range from $2,500 to $75,000, depending on municipal population, with a 50/50 match requirement. Eligible projects include tree inventories and management plans, tree and shrub planting and maintenance and green infrastructure projects, including green roofs and rain gardens.
Additionally, $1,000 Quick Start Arbor Day grants--with no match requirement--will be available to help communities generate support for a tree program with an Arbor Day celebration. Funds are made available from the state's Environmental Protection Fund and will be managed and allocated by DEC.
Application and Deadline
The grant application deadline is COB on June 4, 2008. Applications may be obtained from DEC's website, by writing to Urban Forestry, Division of Lands and Forests, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4253 or by calling 518-402-9425.
