Urban and Community Forestry Subaward Programs

Announcements

April 18, 2024 update to other related grant opportunities.

The Urban and Community Forestry All-Entities Subaward Program is now closed. ODF UCF awarded $12.5 million in funding to 28 multifaceted projects and programs across Oregon. These subawards will provide statewide investments in jobs, education, and infrastructure across numerous urban, rural, and suburban communities.

Background

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) awarded $26.6 million in 2023/2024 to stand up two subaward programs offering $10 million explicitly devoted to the nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon, and $12.5 million available to all eligible entities in the State of Oregon. Both funding opportunities aim to promote investments in community and urban forestry across the state. This initiative strives to support Tribal, rural, and urban communities by providing benefits beyond individual project or program investments.

These Federal Financial Assistance grant awards 24-DG-11062765-084 and 23-DG-11062765-093 are administered by ODF. As the pass-through entity, ODF will be managing all subawards for the duration of this funding opportunity. Assistance with proposal development, technical consultation, and application writing is available upon request as part of the subaward programs.

UCF Program mission and goals

Our mission

Advance equity, well-being, and resilience for all communities in Oregon by promoting investments in trees and green infrastructure. 

Program goals

• Support urban and community forestry assessment, planning, and prioritization 
  
• Support culturally responsive urban and community forestry education, engagement, immersive/experiential outdoor recreation, and community-building initiatives 
  
• Build capacity with collective impact through an urban and community forestry network  
• Support urban and community forestry workforce development  
• Significantly expand urban and community forestry tree production, planting, and maintenance  
• Support urban and community forestry monitoring, adaptive management, and lesson sharing
  

Oregon Department of Forestry is an equal opportunity provider.

Funding opportunity is provided by the USDA Forest Service - Federal Assistance Listing 10.727 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.