The USDA Forest Service (USFS) and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Community Forestry Program (CFP) have grant monies available to local governments, non-profits, and other non-federal entities to upgrade existing infrastructure, or implement new green infrastructure projects which reduce stormwater runoff, improve water quality, and increase community resilience from extreme weather events.
Donor Name: State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources
State: Alaska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/28/2022
Grant Size: $15,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The goal of this program is to increase resilience due to extreme weather events and filter and remove pollutants that would otherwise enter natural water bodies. These projects will help make their streams, lakes and ponds cleaner, which will improve fish, plant and wildlife habitat.
Organizations wanting to implement stormwater mitigation and green infrastructure projects in their communities can now apply for a grant from the Division of Forestry’s Community Forestry Program (CFP) to help reduce pollution in natural water bodies.
With funding from the U.S. Forest Service, the CFP has grants for qualifying organizations for projects such as planting trees, building rain gardens and bioswales, installing permeable pavers building green roofs, or other projects that will help mitigate storm runoff.
Funding Information
- Organizations may apply for up to $15,000.00 to fund these projects. The CFP will distribute a total of approximately $30,000.00 to organizations during the 2022-2023 field seasons.
- Grants will be awarded for up to two years. Projects selected in 2022 must be completed, and completion reports submitted by December 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible groups include all non-federal organizations, state agencies, local governments, cooperative weed management areas, soil and water conservation districts, registered nonprofits, local communities, and Alaska Native organizations.
- Trees must be planted on non-federal public land and have a three-year maintenance plan.
- Grant funds may not be used to pay wages.
- Awardees will be responsible for submitting a mid-report and final report
For more information, visit State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources.
