USDA-Groundwork USA Inc. Forest Service Grant Agreement

The USDA Forest Service has awarded a grant to Groundwork USA, which is passing through funding to the City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, to support urban forestry efforts. The project aims to plant and maintain trees, engage the community in tree stewardship, and develop a community tree stewardship strategy. The grant is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, and the City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, will receive up to $244,275 in federal funds. The project will run from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2028. Key deliverables include planting 220 trees, maintaining 220 trees for two or more years, and engaging 35 adults and 18 youth in urban forestry activities. The City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, will submit quarterly performance reports and annual budgets to Groundwork USA. Some of the key points of this contract include: • The City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, will plant and maintain trees in disadvantaged communities. • The City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, will engage the community in tree stewardship activities. • The City of Lebanon, New Hampshire, will develop a community tree stewardship strategy. • The grant is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. • The project will run from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2028.