Tree Equity RI Grant Program (RI)

Funder: State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau

The Tree Equity RI Grant Program offers funding of up to $25,000 for tree planting projects in Rhode Island, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by environmental hazards. Funded by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the program encourages local governments, educational institutions, and non-profits to enhance urban greenery. A total of $120,000 is available, requiring a 75/25 match of non-federal funds. This initiative aims to improve tree equity and mitigate extreme heat impacts.

The Tree Equity RI Grant Program provides cost-share tree planting grants to Rhode Island local governments, public educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Funding for the program is provided by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
This grant program is designed to focus tree planting efforts in the areas that need it most. Tree Equity Score measures how well the benefits of trees are reaching communities living on low-incomes, communities of color and others disproportionately impacted by extreme heat and other environmental hazards. Applicants will use the Tree Equity Score Analyzer, a map based application developed by American Forests, to develop their planting project proposal.
Funding
A total of $120,000 in funding is available. Requests for assistance should range between $10,000 and $25,000.
The Tree Equity RI funds must be matched 75/25 with non-federal funds. Match may be in the form of cash purchase or in-kind contributions, and all such contributions must come from non-federal sources. Matching funds for this project may not be used as a match for any other federal cost-share project. All matching funds must be specifically related to the proposed project.

Eligibility

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