Opportunity ID: 336782

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-UCF-010-2022
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 22 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Through this Notice of Funding Availability, the Forest Service is seeking to create a national innovative messaging for the Urban and Community Forestry Program that raises awareness of the critical and urgent need to plan, grow, and manage our urban forests to benefit all. Urban and community forestry has the potential to meet community needs arising from extreme heat, high energy costs, flooding, clean air, natural disaster relief and green jobs. The next step is to build on this momentum and engage and empower our communities to care for their urban and community forests.

GRANT CATEGORY
Messaging Urban and Community Forestry for All

This Year’s National Urban and Community Forest Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will focus on the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council / public’s National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) – Goal 7—Strategy B: Create a nationwide urban forestry public awareness and messaging for Urban and Community Forestry.
Successful messages will be inclusive and resonate with various cultural and sociodemographic groups and geographical areas of the country and its territories to promote an understanding of urban and community forestry and the mission, brand, and goals of the Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. The campaign should encourage stewardship of urban forests by demonstrating the value its natural resource services contribute to a community’s viability, resiliency, and well-being.

The nationwide messaging campaign must be able to be customized for regional and local audiences. Using various forms of emerging media, it must develop a digital relationship to engage citizens in understanding trees and urban forests as a vital part of a community’s health and security. The messaging campaign should also address national priorities of environmental and climate justice.
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 10.675 — Urban and Community Forestry Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Nov 30, 2021
Last Updated Date: Feb 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2022
Archive Date: Jun 17, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: While Private organizations may not apply directly, they may partner with an eligible applicant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:
  •  To Apply On-line, Go to: https://ucfgrants2022.urbanandcommunityforests.org

 

  • Proposals must meet the Urban and Community Forestry Program Authorities as designated by Congress in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, (Section 9 PDF, pp. 19-24) State & Private Cooperative Forestry Handbook of Programs and identity with Goal 7 -Strategy B of the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026). 
  • Partnership collaboration is required: Two or more related partners must be involved in these proposals and include formal letters of partnership. They may also include letters of support from other key stakeholders, as applicable.
  • Available Funding: Aligns with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the U.S. Forest Service may provide approximately $1,000,000 (Based on availability of funding, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations.)
  • Messaging is to be tested and adapted to other parts of the country to demonstrate its national applicability and successful response from focus audiences.
  • Time Frame: Grants or Agreements are to be completed within 2 years.
  •  Matching Requirements: All grant funds are to be matched at least equally (dollar for dollar) with non-federal match, which may include

in-kind donations, volunteer assistance, and private and public (non-federal) monetary contributions. As this is a high priority, under special

circumstances eligible applicants can have match requirements reduced with supporting justification in the application.

  • Federal Agencies: Other Federal dollars or technical support may contribute to the project, but their contributions may not be used to match the Urban and Community Program dollars.

– Federal Urban and Community Forestry Grant Dollars may not pay for any Federal employee salary, travel, or per diem, etc.

– Federal partners must provide a letter of support stating their pro bono role in the project.

  • Registration in System for Award Management (SAM): Please allow at least two (2) weeks to apply or renew this registration.

All prospective awardees must be registered in SAM https://sam.gov/content/home

  • If applicable, ensure all Indirect Cost Rates are current.
Link to Additional Information: National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Application Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nancy N Stremple

Urban Forestry Program Specialist
Email:nancy.stremple@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Releasing notice of funding availability Feb 02, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FS-UCF-010-2022
Funding Opportunity Title: FY 22 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Through this Notice of Funding Availability, the Forest Service is seeking to create a national innovative messaging for the Urban and Community Forestry Program that raises awareness of the critical and urgent need to plan, grow, and manage our urban forests to benefit all. Urban and community forestry has the potential to meet community needs arising from extreme heat, high energy costs, flooding, clean air, natural disaster relief and green jobs. The next step is to build on this momentum and engage and empower our communities to care for their urban and community forests.

GRANT CATEGORY
Messaging Urban and Community Forestry for All

This Year’s National Urban and Community Forest Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will focus on the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council / public’s National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026) – Goal 7—Strategy B: Create a nationwide urban forestry public awareness and messaging for Urban and Community Forestry.
Successful messages will be inclusive and resonate with various cultural and sociodemographic groups and geographical areas of the country and its territories to promote an understanding of urban and community forestry and the mission, brand, and goals of the Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. The campaign should encourage stewardship of urban forests by demonstrating the value its natural resource services contribute to a community’s viability, resiliency, and well-being.

The nationwide messaging campaign must be able to be customized for regional and local audiences. Using various forms of emerging media, it must develop a digital relationship to engage citizens in understanding trees and urban forests as a vital part of a community’s health and security. The messaging campaign should also address national priorities of environmental and climate justice.
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 10.675 — Urban and Community Forestry Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Nov 30, 2021
Last Updated Date: Feb 02, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 08, 2022
Archive Date: Jun 17, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Independent school districts
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: While Private organizations may not apply directly, they may partner with an eligible applicant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Forest Service
Description:
  •  To Apply On-line, Go to: https://ucfgrants2022.urbanandcommunityforests.org

 

  • Proposals must meet the Urban and Community Forestry Program Authorities as designated by Congress in the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, (Section 9 PDF, pp. 19-24) State & Private Cooperative Forestry Handbook of Programs and identity with Goal 7 -Strategy B of the National Ten Year Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026). 
  • Partnership collaboration is required: Two or more related partners must be involved in these proposals and include formal letters of partnership. They may also include letters of support from other key stakeholders, as applicable.
  • Available Funding: Aligns with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the U.S. Forest Service may provide approximately $1,000,000 (Based on availability of funding, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations.)
  • Messaging is to be tested and adapted to other parts of the country to demonstrate its national applicability and successful response from focus audiences.
  • Time Frame: Grants or Agreements are to be completed within 2 years.
  •  Matching Requirements: All grant funds are to be matched at least equally (dollar for dollar) with non-federal match, which may include

in-kind donations, volunteer assistance, and private and public (non-federal) monetary contributions. As this is a high priority, under special

circumstances eligible applicants can have match requirements reduced with supporting justification in the application.

  • Federal Agencies: Other Federal dollars or technical support may contribute to the project, but their contributions may not be used to match the Urban and Community Program dollars.

– Federal Urban and Community Forestry Grant Dollars may not pay for any Federal employee salary, travel, or per diem, etc.

– Federal partners must provide a letter of support stating their pro bono role in the project.

  • Registration in System for Award Management (SAM): Please allow at least two (2) weeks to apply or renew this registration.

All prospective awardees must be registered in SAM https://sam.gov/content/home

  • If applicable, ensure all Indirect Cost Rates are current.
Link to Additional Information: National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Application Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nancy N Stremple

Urban Forestry Program Specialist
Email:nancy.stremple@usda.gov

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