RI DEM Announces New Forestry Grant Program

RIDEM’s Division of Forest Environment, in cooperation with the United States Forest Service, recently announced the new forestry grant program. The 2022 Urban and Community Forest Grant Program (U&CF) is now accepting applications for the new year. The program awards funds projects that support and advance the management and understanding of urban and community forests. The U&CF program is part of the 2020 Rhode Island Forest Action Plan.

Those interested in submitting a project for a grant can see the RFP for further information on eligible projects. The application deadline is 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 31.

RI DEM will hold a grant information workshop on Tuesday, January 18, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Cranston Central Library, 140 Sockanosset Road, Cranston, RI. Attendance at the grant writing workshop is strongly advised, even if you’ve applied and received past funding.

For more information, see the U&CF website at http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/forestry/urban-forestry/grants-apply.php#grantforms for the required grant program information in the Request for Proposals document and download the U&CF Grant application, timeline, and budget forms. Refer to the RFP for the narrative requirements.