Monday, April 4, 2005
Green Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
The Urban Forestry Administration (UFA) within the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) 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. Through competitive matching grants, the program funds community re-greening projects, increasing and improving the District’s urban forest while enabling DC residents to learn more about, learn to appreciate, and take ownership of the trees in their urban environment.
Green Grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, may be awarded on a competitive basis to local government units and schools, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, or other local community tree volunteer groups. Projects must be located within the city of Washington, DC, and require a 1-1 match from non-federal funding sources.
The Urban Forestry Administration will conduct a proposal writing workshop on 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 completed application package to the Urban Forestry Administration by Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Details on the
Green Grants Program and application requirements are available online.
