LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division invites grant proposals for the 2024 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Assistance Program. Funding supports sustainable forestry projects across Arkansas.
The program offers:
Up to $1.4 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding for projects in economically vulnerable communities, with grants up to $500,000 per project.
Up to $30,000 in non-IRA funding for projects statewide, with grants up to $10,000 per project.
Applications will be reviewed based on criteria such as tree management, community engagement, and sustainability. Successful applicants will be notified by Oct. 1, 2024.