max $150K

Resilient Forestry Practices Grant

Municipally-owned woodlands play a vital role in supporting well-functioning natural systems and a high quality of life for Connecticut residents. They improve air and water quality, support a variety of plant and wildlife species, strengthen landscape health and resilience, and provide recreational and other community benefits. These forests, however, face growing threats to their health from pests, diseases, invasive species, extreme weather events, and other stressors. Many of these stressors and threats can be managed or mitigated through resilient forestry practices.

With support from the Inflation Reduction Act, CT DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program has $1 million available to help rural communities in Connecticut implement resilient forestry practices.

Additional Information:
Federally recognized tribes or rural municipalities with a population less than 50,000 are eligible. Because practices must be supported by an appropriate level of forest planning, a forest management or stewardship plan completed by a Connecticut-certified forester is required for funding. Potential applicants who do not currently have a forest management plan or whose plan does not include eligible resilient forestry practices may still apply for funding by working with a CT DEEP Service Forester to develop a Practice Plan prior to applying.

Funding Agencies: CT DEEP, Forest Stewardship Program, Inflation Reduction Act, USDA

Eligibility: Tribal Government/Organization, Local Government Entity