Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s Post

Are you part of a city, Indigenous community, Tribe, university, or nonprofit managing urban or community forests? Don’t miss your chance to apply for the SFI Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program, created in partnership with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The deadline is just one month away! This program offers grants of up to $75,000 to support urban and community forestry projects that: 🌲 Benchmark their program against the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. 🌲 Work with an accredited Certification Body to assess readiness for certification. 🌲 Help organizations plan, manage, and grow sustainable urban forests. Applications are due January 30, 2025—apply now to enhance your urban forests and build healthier, more sustainable communities. 🔗 Learn more and apply today: forests.org/urban-grant Funding for this project is provided by the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and SFI are equal opportunity providers and employers. USDA Forest Service