Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant

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We are currently not accepting applications for this grant.

Purpose

Promote, support, and enhance the use of trees and forestry in Watershed Protection Plans.  

Practices

Tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans.

Eligibility

Approved Watershed Protection Plans in or that serve disadvantaged communities.

Application

The grant is currently not taking applications.

About

The watershed protection plan implementation grant will support up to 15 $50,000 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans (WPP).   

Eligible parties include municipalities, public utility districts, state agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Tribal Entities, and Community-Based Organizations. All applicants must provide their Federal Unique Entity Identifier and their Federal Employer Identification Number. Individuals, Businesses, and Federal Agencies are not eligible. 

Watershed Protection Plans 

A WPP is a framework for implementing integrated water quality protection and restoration strategies driven by environmental objectives. Watershed protection planning is locally driven to address complex water quality problems that cross multiple jurisdictions. Using nature-based solutions that increase strategically placed tree cover protect water quality while increasing equitable access to urban tree canopy and associated health, environmental and economic benefits. 

Application details

After filling out the Grant Application send the required documents to [email protected]
Required documents include:

  • Budget worksheet (pdf or excel)
  • Map of project area (this map should show the project and outline the CJEST disadvantaged communities serviced or covered by project area) (pdf)
  • Up to 5 photos of project area (photos optional)