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California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). This program, administered by CAL FIRE, utilizes federal Inflation Reduction Act funding to support urban and community forestry projects in historically disadvantaged communities throughout California.
The grants aim to increase equitable access to urban tree canopy, broaden community engagement in urban forest planning and management, and improve community and urban forest resilience to climate change.
There are six grant options: Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement, Urban Forest Management Activities, Urban Forestry Education and Workforce Development, Urban Forestry Regional or Statewide Impact, Urban Forest Equity Capacity Building, and Green Schoolyards.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, public agencies (cities, counties, qualifying districts, school districts, community college districts), federally recognized Tribes, and tribal-affiliated non-profit organizations operating within California. Projects must directly serve priority populations within one or more defined disadvantaged and/or low-income community in an urban area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
California Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grants is funded by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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