Mid-Atlantic Community Forestry Fund Mini Grant
Are you still looking to replace trees due to damage from the microburst in July?
See below for this funding opportunity that can support local initiatives to restore tree canopy, increase organizational capacity, and facilitate workforce development opportunities.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust and The Overbrook Environmental Education Center are excited to announce that the Mid-Atlantic Community Forestry Fund – Chesapeake Bay Trust mini grant is now open!
This mini-grant program offers up to $10,000 per award, with applicants eligible to apply for and receive multiple awards. This program has a rolling deadline, meaning applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
The Fund supports community-based forestry initiatives that expand local capacity to plan, plant, maintain, and steward trees while addressing environmental, public health, and climate adaptation challenges.
Funding may be used for: (1) tree planting and canopy enhancement projects, (2) technical assistance and organizational capacity building, and (3) workforce development opportunities that engage residents in forestry-related education, job training, and career pathways. Projects that include tree plantings will be prioritized.
To view the Request for Proposals, click here or visit: https://cbtrust.org/grants/
For questions and technical assistance, contact: Mitchell Bormack at mbormack@overbrookcenter.org
The Mid-Atlantic Community Forestry Fund is funded by a generous grant from the US Forest Service and contributions from local foundations. It is run in partnership between the Trust and local community organizations Centro de Apoyo Familiar, CEEJH Inc., Howard University, Overbrook Environmental Education Center, and Sussex Health and Environmental Network.
