Description
The Greening the Gateway Cities Partnership Grant FY27 is a reimbursement grant program that aims to support the expansion of tree canopy in gateway cities. The program is open to all units of local government, non-profit 501(c) organizations, and state and federally recognized tribes. The grant will fund projects that raise awareness and encourage residents to participate in the program, with a focus on outreach and education in gateway cities where the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is actively planting trees. The maximum reimbursement for a single project is $30,000, and exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA).
Some key aspects of the grant program include:
• Projects must support the objectives of the Greening the Gateway Cities Program (GGCP) by raising awareness and encouraging residents to participate in the program.
• Eligible applicants include all units of local government, non-profit 501(c) organizations, and state and federally recognized tribes.
• The grant program is a reimbursement program, and applicants must be prepared to incur costs and then seek reimbursement.
• The contract period will begin on the date that EEA signs the contract and will end on June 30, 2027.