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DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants Now Available

Contact:  Kevin Sayers 517-241-4632
Agency: Natural Resources


Dec. 10, 2009

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the DTE Energy Foundation today announced that applications are available for the 2010 tree planting grant program. This grant program is funded by the DTE Energy Foundation and administered by the DNR's Urban and Community Forestry Program.

The purpose of this program is to increase the number and variety of properly planted and maintained trees in Michigan communities. Trees improve the environment and quality of life. Planting trees also helps to reduce carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Through photosynthesis, trees convert carbon dioxide and water (using sunlight), into glucose (sugar) and oxygen.

The DTE Energy Foundation's continued financial support for this program, along with DTE Energy's voluntary participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's Global Climate Challenge Program, reflects an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community assistance. The USDA Forest Service has commended the DTE Energy Foundation and the DNR for the creative partnership and leadership of their tree planting efforts.

Eligible applicants include local units of government, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and schools, who: 1) are located within the service territory of DTE Energy's utility subsidiaries Detroit Edison and MichCon and 2) have not received a grant during the previous year DTE Energy Foundation grant cycle. Eligible projects include tree planting activities on public lands such as parks, right-of-ways, nature study areas, and school grounds plantings.

Matching grants of up to $3,000 each are awarded on a competitive basis. All grants require a dollar-for-dollar match, which can be made up of cash contributions or in-kind services, but may not include federal or state funds.

Grant applications must be received by Jan. 15, 2010, at the address below. Projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2010.

For more information, and a grant application, visit the DNR's Urban and Community Forestry Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnrucf or contact Kevin Sayers, DNR Urban Forestry coordinator, at (517) 241-4632, e-mail: sayersk@michigan.gov.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, accessible use and enjoyment of the State's natural resources for current and future generations.

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