Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is sponsored by Mississippi Forestry Commission. Supports the development of long-term urban and community forestry programs in Mississippi through competitive grants.

Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program | Mississippi Forestry Commission Goals of the U&CF Program An important goal of Mississippi’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is to inspire or enhance local or statewide urban and community forestry programs with an emphasis on increasing: Training and continuing education Projects that demonstrate using funding to provide the largest impact will receive priority.

Grantees are encouraged to do projects of state-wide significance, such as training, publications, or research that could be used to provide information on a statewide basis. First-time municipal applicants and municipalities seeking Tree City USA status are also given priority for funding. Tree planting and demonstration projects will have the lowest priority for funding.

Who is Eligible for the U&CF Grant? Funds may be awarded to units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, or civic groups that are not 501(c)3 eligible, must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government.

All grant recipients must be able to receive grant funds via Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs). The U&CF Grant Program is intended to support new initiatives, programs, projects, staff positions, and activities not currently being funded through other sources or to expand existing programs that would not occur without grant funds. It is not intended to substitute for current funding levels.

The Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is not intended for beautification of tree plantings, and a maximum of 15% of the Federal funds awarded is allowable for plant material and tree planting.

Projects will benefit from clearly stated goals, well-thought-out budgets, and well-planned scheduling that utilizes volunteers, creates local partnerships, promotes the development of local community forestry programs, has a long-term focus and benefits, and/or has an educational or technology transfer component.

The program’s objectives support the following categories: Urban and Community Forestry Program Development Urban and Community Forestry Program Improvement Non-profit Program Development Information, Education, and Training Demonstration and Site-Specific Projects Regional and Statewide Special Projects Action required to receive federal grant funding from MFC Applicants must now obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number to apply for federally funded grants.

The federal government uses this number (formerly the DUNS number) to manage entities applying for grants. To receive your UEI, register at SAM. gov .

If you are already registered, your UEI has been assigned. Follow this guide to find your UEI. Additional support can be found here .

Obtaining a UEI may take time. Do not wait for the application period to open for the next grant cycle. Get your UEI now, so you are ready to apply!

Trees Across Mississippi (TAM) Trees Across Mississippi (TAM) is an Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program administered by the Mississippi Forestry Commission.

Trees Across Mississippi RFA & Grant Application RESTORE Urban & Community Forestry Project “Tree Canopy Assessment” Frequently Asked Questions for Urban RESTORE Contract Bids Additional Urban & Community Forestry Grants Additional urban grants for local governments are available through the following entities: National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality For additional information about the Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program or other urban grant opportunities, contact: aballard@mfc.

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