2015 DNR Urban Forestry Grants: Q&A Sessions
Due to major changes to the DNR Urban Forestry Grant application/program two interactive question and answer sessions will be held via Lync Online.
The first will be on Friday, August 22, 2014, at 9:00 a.m.; the second on Monday, September 22, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. Both will be available with a “voice only” option. Information is provided below.
August 22, 2014: Question and Answer session via a Lync Online meeting, scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Click https://meet.lync.com/widnr/suzann.dawalt/41MKM7M3 to connect, or Join by Phone by calling (866) 715-6499 and using Participant code 3985353200 followed by #.
September 22, 2014: Question and Answer session via a Lync Online meeting, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Click https://meet.lync.com/widnr/suzann.dawalt/BB7BF4WP to connect, or Join by Phone by calling (866) 715-6499 and using Participant code 3985353200 followed by #.
For the voice only option, print an application and application guide for reference during the call: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/UrbanForests/grants/regular.html “How to Apply” Tab.
In advance, you may want to test your Lync Web App connection: Please see attached for guidance
See below and visit http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/UrbanForests/grants/index.html for more information.
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New DNR Urban Forestry Grant Applications Available Online Wisconsin communities, tribal governments and non-profit organizations looking for financial help with urban forestry projects are encouraged to apply for a Department of Natural Resources grant. Officials and organization leaders have until October 1 to apply for a DNR Urban Forestry Grant. Eligible applicants include Wisconsin city, village, town, county or tribal government and 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations located in or conducting projects in Wisconsin. DNR Urban Forestry Grant Specialist Olivia Shanahan says the program is seeking projects that will serve one or more of the following priorities: · Long-term positive effect on urban tree canopy and the benefits it provides · Emerald ash borer readiness or response plans or insecticide treatment to preserve urban tree canopy · Alignment with urban forestry program goals -- meaning enhancing private property tree canopy, increasing local funding capacity, benefiting multiple communities, utilizing existing tree inventories, increasing education capacity · Developing or enhancing municipal tree management programs “While these priorities do not preclude funding any eligible project, applications that address the 2015 objectives and priorities will rank higher compared to those that do not,” Shanahan said. The DNR also funds a smaller start-up grant for communities that want to start an urban forest program or resume an inactive program. Shanahan says a competitive start-up project should focus on initial steps with a long term goal of being sustainable. All applications are due October 1 and can be found along with program information on the DNR Urban Forestry websitednr.wi.gov keyword: UF grant . Projects are expected to be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2015. Shanahan recommends all grant applications be submitted electronically through the DNRUrbanForestryGrants@wi.gov link, located at the bottom of the electronic form. The DNR has program staff in your area! For more information on urban and community forestry or urban forestry grants contact your regional Urban Forestry Coordinator: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/UrbanForests/contact.html . |