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Forest Service Grants Available for Forest Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Basin | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Forest Service Grants Available for Forest Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Basin The USDA Forest Service is requesting applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grant Program.
This program supports reforestation, ecosystem restoration and forest health improvement in the Great Lakes Basin through an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
We are announcing and awarding funding through two grant opportunities: (1) Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMA) Request for Applications funds partnership work to address invasive plant species that pose significant ecological threats in the Great Lakes Basin.
(2) The Forest Restoration (FR) Request for Applications funds projects that Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts through targeted reforestation and forest protection, Reduce Runoff from Degraded Sites through Green Infrastructure that includes trees, or Restore and Connect Coastal and Riparian Forest Habitats. We anticipate that up to $1 million in new funds will be available for the CWMA grant, and $5.
2 million for the FR grant. Eligible applicants can apply by 6 p. m.
Eastern, September 18, 2024 on Grants. gov by searching opportunity number USDA-FS-GLRI-CWMA24 (for CWMA) or USDA-FS-GLRI-FR24 (for Forest Restoration). Applicants can be state agencies, sovereign Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments that work within the Great Lakes Basin of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) funding requests must be submitted through a CWMA or similar organized partnership that manages invasive plants across jurisdictional and land ownership boundaries within a defined area. We encourage all applicants to work with their State forestry agency to determine how their project fits into the goals and objectives of the State Forest Action Plan.
Applications must be prepared and submitted through Grants. gov by 6 p. m.
Eastern on September 18, 2024. A webinar for prospective applicants was offered for each opportunity. Recorded webinars will be posted on the Eastern Region grants webpage .
If you have questions contact GLRI grants contact Erin Barton ( erin. barton@usda. gov ); (612) 476-5849 for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agencies, sovereign Tribal Nations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments that work within the Great Lakes Basin of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsy…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grant Program - Forest Restoration (FR) Request for Applications is funded by USDA Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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PNF McCall SO Lawn Services is sponsored by USDA Forest Service. This is a solicitation for lawn care services for the USDA Forest Service in the Intermountain Region. While not a typical 'grant' for business growth, it represents a direct opportunity for a lawn care business to secure a federal contract.
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Healthy waters and abundant fisheries are the foundation of America"s outdoor traditions and give everyone the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. Participation in recreational boating and fishing are important to our nation"s economy, generating revenue for local communities and small businesses as well as larger retailers and manufacturers of boating and fishing equipment. State fish and wildlife agencies obtain revenue from the sale of fishing licenses and use these to leverage the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to accomplish fisheries research and management, aquatic resource education, and boating and fishing access construction and maintenance. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking applications from eligible entities (eligible applicants) to implement the National Outreach and Communications Program (NOCP) through innovative programs that may be conducted at various geographic scales, ranging from local or state to regional or national levels. Applications must address one or more of the five purposes of an outreach and communications program, which are defined in the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act of 1998 (16 U.S.C.777c-777g) as programs that: improve communications with anglers, boaters, and the general public regarding angling and boating opportunities;reduce barriers to access and participation in angling and boating activities;advance the adoption of sound angling and boating practices in the U.S.;promote conservation and the responsible use of the nation"s aquatic resources; andfurther safety in angling and boating. Funded efforts are expected to support at least one of the following key outcomes: increased participation in fishing and boating; enhanced public awareness and education about how and where to engage in these activities; targeted outreach using research-driven messaging; strengthened capacity among stakeholders to deliver effective outreach; and improved awareness of access to fishing and boating opportunities.Applications should also consider the needs of potential stakeholders such as state and federal agencies, industry, non-governmental organizations, and the angling and boating community. Applications should align with resource management priorities of state, tribal and federal agencies and include collaboration with those agencies when appropriate.Applications should demonstrate a clear alignment with relevant research and Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) best practices while advancing innovative approaches to public engagement. Activities should be evidence-based and designed to produce measurable outcomes. Expected outputs will vary by project but may include the creation and dissemination of outreach materials; digital and in-person engagement; participation in stakeholder training or technical assistance events; and findings from research or campaign evaluations. Funded efforts should build on existing knowledge, test new models, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fishing and boating participation and aquatic resource stewardship. Funding Opportunity Number: F26AS00014. Assistance Listing: 15.653. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $100K – $26M per award.
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