OpportunityTitle: USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2023
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions: Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts&#8211;Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds. Reduce Runoff from Degraded Sites through Green Infrastructure &#8211; 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&#8211; 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 $300,000. An informational webinar occurred September 5th, at 1pm Central. The webinar recording can be found on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898819 or at this link: https://vimeo.com/867312188
GrantorContactEmailDescription: GLRI grant program contact
GrantorContactText: Erin Barton
CloseDateExplanation: Applications due at 6:00 p.m. Eastern/5:00 p.m. Central