USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2024
ID: 354850Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Forest Service (USDA-FS)

Award Range

$50K - $300K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354850

Additional Information

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is offering a grant opportunity titled "USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2024," aimed at supporting projects in the Great Lakes basin that focus on forest restoration and management. The grant seeks to implement strategic actions such as mitigating invasive forest insect and disease impacts, reducing stormwater runoff through green infrastructure, and restoring coastal and riparian forest habitats. With an estimated total program funding of $5.2 million, the grants will range from $50,000 to $300,000, with approximately 40 awards anticipated. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their proposals by September 18, 2024, and can find additional information and guidance on the USDA website or contact Erin Barton at erin.barton@usda.gov for inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    erin.barton@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024
    2024.pdf
    The document outlines the roles and contact information of Forest Health Specialists from the U.S. Forest Service and various state agencies across the Eastern Region as of February 2024. It lists specialists by state, providing names, titles, and emails for each representative responsible for forest health management and protection in specific states, including Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and others. The purpose of this information is to facilitate communication among stakeholders involved in forest health initiatives and to support federal and state efforts in managing forest ecosystems effectively. The document emphasizes collaboration and accessibility, ensuring that local and state agencies can readily reach the appropriate federal personnel for assistance or partnership in forest health programs. This aligns with broader government initiatives related to environmental conservation and resource management.
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