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Find similar grantsEnvironmental Justice Grant Program (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry. This program supports tree planting efforts on public and private property in disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth to bring positive environmental, public health, and energy efficiency benefits.
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* Learn About Our Forests * The Story of Our Forests * Forest-Based Climate Solutions * Spotlight on Forest Health * Options for Forest Stewardship * Municipal Forest Stewardship * Forest Climate Resilience Incentive * Roadmap for Municipal Implementation * Municipal Forest Carbon * Resources for Private Landowners * Learn About Our Forests * The Story of Our Forests * Forest-Based Climate Solutions * Spotlight on Forest Health * Options for Forest Stewardship * Municipal Forest Stewardship * Forest Climate Resilience Incentive * Roadmap for Municipal Implementation * Municipal Forest Carbon * Resources for Private Landowners # Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants **Summary:**This program consists of 50-50 matching grants, offered to municipalities and non-profit groups in Massachusetts communities of all sizes for the purpose of building capacity for excellent urban and community forestry at the local and regional level.
The Commonwealth provides 75-25 grant match for projects serving environmental justice neighborhoods. For these grants, Urban and Community Forestry refers to professional management (planting, protection, and maintenance) of a municipality’s public tree resources in partnership with residents and community institutions.
**Funding Focus:**The DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program assists communities and nonprofit groups in their efforts to protect and manage community trees and forest ecosystems, with the aim of improving the environment and enhancing livability of all of Massachusetts’ communities.
* Eligible Entities: Citizen Group, Municipality, NGO * Keywords: Community, Environmental Justice, Funding, Grant, Stewardship and Management, Tree Planting, Urban ### Forest Climate Resilience Program ### NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program ### DCR Forest Tax Program Chapter 61 ### DCR Cost Share Opportunities ### Climate Smart Communities Initiative ## Not finding what you're looking for?
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* The Story of Our Forests * Forest-Based Climate Solutions * Spotlight on Forest Health * The Story of Our Forests * Forest-Based Climate Solutions * Spotlight on Forest Health * Options for Forest Stewardship * Municipal Forest Stewardship * Treaty Rights (Coming Soon) * Options for Forest Stewardship * Municipal Forest Stewardship * Treaty Rights (Coming Soon) * Roadmap for Municipal Implementation * Municipal Forest Carbon * Resources for Private Landowners * Roadmap for Municipal Implementation * Municipal Forest Carbon * Resources for Private Landowners ### OF NORTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS New England Forestry Foundation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Environmental justice communities and organizations working within them in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Environmental Justice Grant Program (Massachusetts) is funded by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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