Hi all - please see below for a briefing opportunity next week! Feel free to share with additional networks and listservs. 

 

 

 

Greetings,

 

In early April, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service will announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Urban and Community Forestry Program. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Urban and Community Forestry Program received a historic $1.5 billion to support urban tree-planting, urban forest planning and management, and related activities, particularly in disadvantaged communities. You are invited to a briefing on Wednesday, March 29 at 3:00pm ET to learn more about the upcoming funding opportunity and how to apply. 

 

Speakers:

• John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation
• Jaelith Hall Rivera, Deputy Chief of State, Private and Tribal Forestry, USDA’s Forest Service
• Beattra Wilson, Assistant Director of Urban and Community Forestry, State, Private and Tribal Forestry Deputy Chief Area, USDA’s Forest Service

 

Submit questions and register in advance for this briefing:  https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_z-YGoPsoSw2eZmCpP4a6UQ

 

 

This virtual briefing is open to all prospective applicants – please share with your networks.

 

Resources:

• Urban and Community Forestry Program Home Page: Urban and Community Forestry Program
• Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook: Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook

 

Thank you,

 

 

Jessica Ennis | she/her

Director of Public Engagement

Council on Environmental Quality

Executive Office of the President

202-881-9623

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