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USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01: 2023 Inflation Reduction Act for Urban and Community Forestry

Closed Closed June 1, 2023 Opportunity USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$50.0 million
• Award floor$100,000
• Total funding$1.0 billion
• Expected awards200
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

Faith-based non profit organizations

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program awards averaged $4.9 million; this notice allows up to $50.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (50% over five years) went to state and local governments.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Community Development, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, Health, Law, Justice and Legal Services, Natural Resources.

Applying now

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