The U.S. Forest Service FY2012 Competitive Allocation RFP combines three previously separate processes in order to reduce duplicated submissions. The funding authorities are Urban and Community Forestry, Forest Stewardship, Fire, and Forest Health. The three project categories for this RFP are:
- "Redesign Grants" - Focus on urban and community forestry
- Forest Fire Hazard Mitigation - Focus on activities that reduce wildfire risk
- Forest Health Management and Treatments - Focus on damage-causing agents listed here: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp/index.shtm
Click here to download the full RFP text: FY 2012 Competitive Allocation Request for Proposals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award between $1.8 to $3.8 million in funding for projects across the country to help restore urban waters by improving water quality and supporting community revitalization. The funding is part of EPA’s Urban Waters program, which supports communities in their efforts to access, improve, and benefit from their urban waters and the surrounding land. Healthy and accessible urban waters can help grow local businesses and enhance educational, recreational and employment opportunities in nearby communities. Examples of projects eligible for funding include:
- Education and training for water quality improvement or green infrastructure jobs
- Public education about ways to reduce water pollution
- Local water quality monitoring programs
- Engaging diverse stakeholders to develop local watershed plans
- Innovative projects that promote local water quality and community revitalization goals
Information about Urban Waters Small Grants including the RFP and registration links for the webinars is available at http://www.epa.gov/urbanwaters/funding
EPA expects to award the grants in Summer 2012.
Urban Waters Small Grants Dates to Remember
- Two webinars about this funding opportunity: December 14, 2011 and January 5, 2012.
- Deadline for submitting questions: January 16, 2012.
- Deadline for submitting proposals: January 23, 2012.
