The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:
Mitigate Invasive Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive
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forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds.
Reduce Runoff through Green Infrastructure – Capture or treat stormwater runoff by planting trees and other vegetation as an integral component of green infrastructure.
Restore and Connect Coastal and Riparian Forest Habitats– Protect, restore, and enhance high-quality coastal zone and connecting riparian ecosystems where trees are an important component.
The minimum and maximum Federal funding requests vary depending on program area, with an overall range of $50,000 to $300,00 0. Please review the funding table in the Request for Applications for the allowable ranges of each program area.
An informational webinar will occur on July 23rd, 2024, at 9 am Central/10 am Eastern.
The link will be posted on this opportunity and on the website.
The webinar recording will be posted on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD89881 9.