2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry

The 2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry provides funding for tree planting and related activities in urban and community forestry, with a priority for projects that benefit underserved populations and areas. The program aims to support the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance program established under section 9(c) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978. Key points to consider: • Project proposals should include a detailed explanation of the approach, methodology, and project schedule, as well as expected accomplishments and assessment methods. • Applications must be submitted through the UCF Online Grant Portal by June 1, 2023, 11:59 PM Eastern Time. • The Forest Service may provide application assistance webinars in late April to assist with specific questions and inquiries. • A minimum of 80% of all funding to a pass-through entity must be competitively sub-awarded to community-based organizations or other partners serving disadvantaged communities.