CAL FIRE Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
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Purpose:
CAL FIRE's Urban & Community Forestry Program (UCF) works to expand and improve the management of trees and related vegetation in communities throughout California. The program advances the development of sustainable urban and community forests to improve the quality of life in urban environments which are where Californians live, work, and play. The program administers grants throughout California communities to advance urban forestry efforts.
Description:
Please see the program's grants web page for further details, grant guidelines, and the online concept proposal form.
GRANT TYPES
Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement
Urban tree planting and planting of urban vegetation to provide multiple benefits, tree and plant establishment care, and planting site preparation. In addition to tree planting, a project may also involve urban tree site improvements to create larger, more functional planting sites for trees and associated vegetation such as bio-swales and acquisition of small, vacant parcels to be improved for purposes consistent with the California Urban Forestry Act.
$150,000 - $1,500,000
75/25 match
Urban Forest Management Activities
For local governments (cities, counties, districts). Improving long-term management of urban forests to improve urban forest performance over time. Projects may involve the establishment or updating of a jurisdiction-wide tree inventory, urban forest mapping and analysis, and/or long-term management plan. May include policy integration and ordinance development. An early action tree planting component is recommended.
$150,000 - $1,500,000
75/25 match
Urban Forestry Education and Workforce Development
Creation, development, and implementation of projects to educate, train, and/or employ individuals with the purpose of preparing them for careers in urban forestry or a closely related discipline. There should be a strong emphasis on educating, training, or employing individuals from disadvantaged communities and/or unemployed individuals. Preference will be given for projects that place program participants in jobs.
$150,000 - $1,500,000
75/25 match
*Note: match can be waived for projects serving disadvantaged communities and can be met in-kind.
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
If you are unsure if you qualify for this grant, or have any technical questions, please reach out to program staff as listed in the grant guidelines.
Eligible Geographies:
Statewide
Matching Funding Requirement:
Matching can be in-kind.
Matching can be waived for projects that serve disadvantaged communities.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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