Tree Equity Grants for Disadvantaged Communities

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Tree Equity Grants for Disadvantaged Communities - Notice of Intent

To ensure an efficient and streamlined application process, we request all potential applicants submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) before the formal grant application.

The NOI is a non-binding expression of your intent to apply and will aid us in planning for the upcoming grant review process. We understand that your project, amount requested, timeline, etc. may change as you put together your final application. There is no penalty for changing your project, but please give the most accurate information possible on this form.

The NOI serves as a brief overview of your organization's intent to apply for the grant, allowing us to better understand the scope and focus of your proposed project.

Please submit your NOI by August 16. If you miss the August 16 deadline, please contact Grants.CRTI@mortonarb.org as soon as possible to express your intent.

Your Name *

Contact Email *

Name of Organization Applying for funding *

Type of Organization *

Government Entity (municipality, township, county, Tribal government, park district, forest preserve, conservation district, etc.)

Non-profit (for example, a 501(c)(3))

Public or State-controlled institutions of higher education

Community Based Organizations with an eligible fiscal agent

Provide a preliminary budget estimate for the proposed project ($) *

We are asking for funding for... (Select all that apply) *

Personnel (salary)

Fringe Benefits

Contracted Services

Supplies

Other, including Subawards

Required

What type of Project do you intend to do with grant funds? (Select all that apply) *

Diverse tree planting on public property (must include post planting care)

Diverse tree planting on private property (must include post planting care)

Tree Pruning

Dead tree removals

Ash treatment

Other Pest treatment

Invasive tree/shrub removal

Tree mulching

Watering

Conducting tree inventories and writing accompanying urban or community forest management plans. Urban forest management plans shall include community engagement that collects input to identify strategies for increasing service to disadvantaged areas and one or more components specific to increasing and or improving canopy in disadvantaged areas of the community.

Writing of urban or community forestry management plans based on an existing current, digital inventory. Urban forest management plans shall include one or more components specific to increasing and or improving canopy in disadvantaged areas of the community.

Urban Tree Canopy Assessment to identify low-canopied portions of the community.

Assessing risk to forests from pests, disease, and adverse climate impacts; and formulate adaptive management strategies to improve forest resilience.

Increasing staff professionalism through education or credentialing. Staff supported through this grant must work to enhance and/or increase canopy in disadvantaged areas.

Contracting with a certified arborist for program development.

Enhancing volunteer efforts such as formation of a tree board that includes representation from disadvantaged communities.

Developing paid on-the-job training opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships, to expand workforce development pathways for green careers in urban and community forestry for members of disadvantaged communities.

Establishment of wood utilization programs.

Aiding in planning, goal setting, and skill sharing with other professions such as urban planners, engineers, educators, recreational and public health officials that focus on improving service to disadvantaged areas.

Improving preparation for severe storms that improve response and recovery in disadvantaged areas.

Creation of paid on-the-job training opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships, to expand workforce development pathways for green careers in urban and community forestry.

Ordinance development or revision including significant and thoroughly-explained and documented community engagement (seeking input to influence decisions) that does not result in overburdening disadvantaged communities.

Other:

Required

Timeline - Please provide a brief tentative timeline of your project activities and milestones.

Please note how many total months you expect for it to take to complete your project.

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