Washington, DC) The Urban Forestry Administration (UFA) in the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) offers competitive matching grants from $1,000 to $10,000 for community re-greening projects that increase and improve the District’s urban forest while DC residents learn more about and take ownership of the trees in their urban environment. These Green Grants are offered to local government units and schools, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or other local community tree volunteer groups. Projects must be located within Washington, DC, and require a 1-1 match from non-federal funding sources.
To assist potential applicants, UFA is holding a proposal writing workshop Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Reeves Center 6th Floor Conference Room, 2000 14th Street, NW, from 9 am to 2 pm. Interested persons should RSVP by calling Toni Jefferson, (202) 671-5133.
Applicants must submit a complete application package to the Urban Forestry Administration by Tuesday, May 31, 2005.
UFA is the local government entity responsible for managing the District's street trees. UFA works in close cooperation with its federal partner, the USDA Forest Service (USFS), to raise the level of understanding and awareness regarding urban and community forestry within the District of Columbia. Since the early 1990s, UFA has received both technical and financial assistance from USFS to fund the DC Green Grants Program.