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<b>Sharing this unique opportunity for distribution in your relevant networks. Please note that there is no match requirement and the Arbor Day Foundations can help to source trees if needed for tribal projects.</b></div>
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The Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) is pleased to be a recipient of grant funding from the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program, under the Inflation Reduction Act (Funding Opportunity #: USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01). ADF will serve as a national pass-through
partner of the Forest Service, providing funding for Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.</div>
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The Arbor Day Foundation is calling on all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, Tribal organizations as defined in 25USC 5304 (I) and operating within the United States or its territories, and organizations working in Tribal communities,
to apply for Community Roots Program support, made possible through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding that makes urban forestry projects possible.</div>
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As a national passthrough partner of the USDA Forest Service, the Arbor Day Foundation helps connect Tribes and Tribal organizations to funding resources, a peer network that provides guidance, resources, and other learning opportunities.</div>
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ELIGIBILITY: Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations / villages, Tribal organizations as defined in 25USC 5304 (I) and operating within the United States or its territories, and organizations working in Tribal communities.</div>
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APPLICATION PERIOD: Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2024</div>
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For more information and to apply: https://www.arborday.org/programs/community-roots/community-roots-tribal-rfa.cfm</div>
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Direct any questions to: grants@arborday.org</div>
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<b>Elizabeth Krone</b></div>
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Plant Conservation Alliance Coordinator</div>
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email: elizabeth_krone@fws.gov</div>
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