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In my 20 years in this industry, I've never had to use the word
unprecedented so often. We were all thrilled by last year's Inflation
Reduction Act allocation of $1.5 billion for the U.S. Forest Service Urban
and Community Forestry (UCF) program. This massive funding wave
has now arrived, with direct grant applications open, and additional
funding opportunities through states programs expected later th
is
year.
The Funding Tidal Wave Has Arrived, Are You Ready?
BY: IAN HANOU, FOUNDER & CEO OF PLANIT GEO
How To Take Advantage of the Flood of Urban Forestry Funding
The priority for these funds are projects benefiting underserved
communities, extreme heat, and low-canopy populations. Tracking
where dollars and trees go will be critical for meeting grant
requirements, as will reporting on project outcomes.
Urban tree canopy
assessments and GIS-based urban forestry software can associate
project locations with disadvantaged areas and streamline outcome
tracking, making these projects especially strong candidates for grants.
We at PlanIT Geo are excited to play a role in helping governments and
nonprofits turn the immense potential of these funds into real
progress. We would be happy to have a conversati
on about
opportunities for grant-ready projects in your community.
To learn more, visit planitgeo.com/sma
Tracking where
dollars and trees
go will be critical
for meeting grant
requirements
