Urban and Community Forestry Program (10.675)
Program
10.675 Urban and Community Forestry Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE
Authorization
The Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Public Law 95-313, 92 Stat.365, 16 U.S.C.,2102 et seq. (As Amended Through Public.Law 107-195, June 16, 2002) Sec. 9, 16 U.S.C. 2105.
Program Number
10.675
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related resources in and adjacent to cities and towns to improve urban livability; to link governmental, private, and grassroots organizations and resources to address environmental issues at the local, regional and national level; to engage people in citizen-based, grass roots volunteer efforts to assist in retaining and protecting their natural environment to provide a balance between quality of life and land consumption associated with urban sprawl., and, to improve the ecological function, and social and economic stability of cities and communities.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To assist State Foresters, equivalent State agencies, interested members of the public and private non-profit organizations, in urban and community forestry programs in cities and communities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State Forestry or equivalent State agencies, interested members of the public and private non-profit organizations. All States, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam and other territories and possessions of the United States are eligible.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State Forestry or equivalent State agencies, local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations, and other State, local and private agencies acting through State Foresters, equivalent State officials or other official representatives as agreed by the State Forester, equivalent State agency, and the Secretary.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 For State and local governments, as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3016.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No A-102, as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3016, must be used for this program (i.e., SF-424).
Application Procedure
: Contact Regional, Area or Institute Office listed in Appendix_IV of the Catalogue http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/Regional_Offices.htm.
Award Procedure
Established by the Regional, Area, Institute offices. http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/Regional_Offices.htm
Deadlines
Contact Regional, Area or Institute Office listed in Appendix_IV_of the Catalogue http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/Regional_Offices.htm.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable..
Renewals
Amended SF-424 (A) with SF 424 application is required to amend the allotment amount or length of commitment, other requirements may be established by the Regional, Area, Institute offices.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. Funds reimbursed by the Federal Government may not exceed 50 percent of the support expended by a grantee. The non-Federal share of the match may be in the form of cash, services, or in-kind contributions.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Electronic transfer of payments are encouraged. Grants are normally awarded for a period of 12 months. A no cost extension justification must be received and approved by the Forest Service.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Each State forestry agency or equivalent is required to submit annual accomplishment reports on the program, and have an approved 5-year strategic plan.
Audits
Use of all funds will have to meet Federal and State audit requirements.
Records
State and other generally accepted accounting systems are permissible, if acceptable to audit and reconciliation. All grantees need to maintain adequate systems for collecting and recording statistical data.
Program Accomplishments
Communities assisted: Actual 2002- 11,672; estimated 2003-10,500; estimated 2004-10,500.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1105-0-1-302.
Obligations
FY 02 actual $36,000,000; 2003 (actual) $36,235,000; 2004 est. $37,771,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-87, as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3016, are applicable to State and local government grantees. OMB Circular website links: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_circulars.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
For Forest Service, State and Private Forestry office addresses and telephone numbers. http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/Regional_Offices.htm.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Chief, State and Private Forestry, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 96090, Washington, DC 20090-6090. Phone: (202) 205-1657.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Funding is for programs by State Forestry Agencies and others as set forth in Uses and Use Restrictions. Examples include but are not limited to tree inventories, tree planting, training and education for proper tree care, establishment of urban foresters in communities, etc.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Most grants are approved on the basis of negotiated targets or objectives to be achieved. U&CF community grants are based on local needs and resources.
