The Arbor Day Foundation is seeking applications for its TD Green Space Grants that support green infrastructure development, tree planting, forestry stewardship, and community green space expansion as a way to advance environmental and economic benefits toward a low-carbon economy.
The 2021 theme for the program is, “Building Resilience: Green infrastructure solutions for communities disproportionally impacted by Covid-19.”
Utilize This Offer
Through the program, municipalities in the United States and Canada are eligible to receive $20,000 (USD) – $25,000 (CAD) grants in support of local forestry projects in areas of great need within a community.
Preference will be given to projects in areas that primarily serve low- to moderate-income residents or take place in equity-seeking communities.
Primary applicant must have a vested interest in the success of the project and local connection to the community. Preference will be given to applicants based in the community where the project is taking place.
Complete and submit an online application by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on December 18, 2020.
For more information, please visit https://www.arborday.org/programs/TDGreenSpaceGrants/
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