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Grant Opportunity Profile
| Grant Opportunity ID |
| DEC01-CFC-2022 |
| Agency |
| Department of Environmental Conservation |
| Grant Opportunity |
| 2022 Community Forest Conservation Grant Program |
| Contact Name |
| Michelle Higgins |
| Contact Email |
| michelle.higgins@dec.ny.gov |
| Solicitation Profile |
Welcome to Round 1 of the Community Forest Conservation (CFC) Grant Program! The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce available NYS Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) funding for municipalities to acquire private land and establish community forests through use of fee title or conservation easements on areas of 10 acres or more.
The goal of this grant program is to fund municipal land acquisition for community forests, which are vital for wildlife habitat, flood mitigation, recreational opportunities, mental health, air quality, water quality, and to meet the obligations outlined in New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Community forests are meant to build local ownership of forests, participation in forestland management, and encourage local residents to enjoy local forests and increase connection to forest benefits. All properties acquired through this grant program are required to allow 100% public access. Any restrictions, such as topography (water courses, mud flats, cliffs etc.) must align with the goals of this grant program and be approved by DEC.
This is a reimbursement grant.
All projects must comply with all local, state, or federal laws.
To view locations that may have extra protections, such as wetlands and rare plants and animals, visit the DEC Mapper https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/erm/.
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| Full Announcement Details |
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Applications Due (Date / Time)
April 13, 2022 / 02:00 PM ET |
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
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| Anticipated Award Date | Friday, July 15, 2022 |
| Anticipated Initial Contract Length | 36 Months |
| Total Funding Available | $1,000,000.00 |
| Anticipated Amount of Award(s) | $50,000 - $300,000 |
| Narrative | Applicants may request a minimum grant amount of $50,000, up to a maximum amount of $300,000. |
| Letter of Intent | --Select-- |
| Letter of Intent Due | |
| Narrative | |
| Questions Due Date | Wednesday, March 30, 2022 |
| Questions and Answers Narrative | For general information on completing this application and for clarification of application requirements, contractual terms and procedures, contact:
Molly Hassett, Forester 1, Division of Lands and Forests, molly.hassett@dec.ny.gov
Include 2022 Community Forest Conservation Grants in the subject line of the email. Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the DEC until C.O.B. March 30, 2022. All questions, and answers, will be uploaded in the Grants Gateway application for all applicants to view.
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| Questions and Answers Posting Type | Upload |
| Questions and Answers Posting Date | |
| Questions and Answers Link or Upload | Click here |
| Eligible Applicants | Governmental Entity |
| Target Population(s) | Organizations - Government Entities |
| Service Area(s) | Environmental Supports |
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