Forms and Publications

Program Objective(s):

To provide information and technical assistance to municipal governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for urban and community forest activities such as tree inventories, management plans, planting and other maintenance activities.

Criteria:

Projects that develop or enhance urban and community forestry resources in Michigan. Project categories are: Management and Planning, Education and Training, Library Resources and Tree Planting.

Eligibility:

Local units of government, schools, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.

Application Process:

Applications are announced each summer (June-July), submitted to the Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division and then reviewed by Division staff. Applications are approved, adjusted or denied. Applicants are notified and agreements signed.

Deadline(s):

Applications are due annually each summer. Actual deadline is posted on the application.

Timeline(s):

Project duration: Approximately one year (September through September).

Dollar Amount(s) Available:

Grant requests may be up to $20,000, depending on the project type.

Source(s) of Funds:

U. S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service.

Authority:

Annual appropriation by the Michigan Legislature.

Contact(s):

Forest, Mineral and Fire Management Division/Kevin Sayers (517-241-4632) sayersk@michigan.gov.

Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriation:

Approximately $100,000 for grants.