# 2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-fs-2023-ucf-ira-01-2023-inflation-reduction-act-for-urban-and-community/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346892

> Forest Service offered grants of up to $50.0 million (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 200 awards worth $1.0 billion in total. Applications closed on June 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01 |
| Agency | Forest Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $50.0 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 200 |
| Total funding | $1.0 billion |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.727 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Faith-based non profit organizations

## What the grant funds

* SAM.gov Registration: All applicants must have an active registration at sam.gov and maintain active registration throughout the life of the award. This is the government-wide web-based system that supports all contracts, grants, and the electronic payment system. This requirement for registration may be found at 2 CFR 25.200. Please initiate registration or renewal as soon as possible. Inflation Reduction Action of 2022, Public Law No: 117-169. Subtitle D, Sec. 23003 (a). State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs, (2) Urban and Community Forestry (2022-2031) to provide multiyear, programmatic, competitive grants for tree planting and related activities, with a priority for projects that benefit underserved populations and areas through the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance program established under section 9(c) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act Of 1978 (16U.S.C.2105(c)) For inquiries specific to the content of the NOFO requirements, contact the following shared inbox: SM.FS.UCF_IRA@usda.gov. Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NOFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Information on available pre-award webinars and other supporting information for this funding opportunity will be posted at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) is a covered program under the Agency’s Justice40 Initiative established through Executive Order 13985. To advance the mission of Justice40, proposals that deliver 40% of the benefits of IRA investments through established partnerships with local organizations working to support disadvantaged communities experiencing low tree canopy and environmental justice will receive priority consideration. Performance Period All funding agreements will be for a period of 5 years and must be completed by that period. Note: Recipients will be expected to implement and demonstrate measurable progress within 12 months of award. Additional Funding FS may at its discretion, increase the total level of funding available in this funding round or in any category in this funding round from any available source provided the awards meet the requirements of the statute which made the funding available to the agency. Eligible Uses of Funding Projects must conform to laws and authorities in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act (Section 9. [16 U.S.C. 2105] Urban and Community Forestry Assistance.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 1, 2023.

### Who can apply for 2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry?

Forest Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry?

Closed June 1, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $50.0 million each. About $1.0 billion in total across about 200 awards.

### Who has won Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Forests, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Urban Sustainability Directors Network. The program made 274 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.