Community Challenge Grants
April 2008
Funds have now been allocated for the Community Challenge Grant Program for the grant year September 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009. If your community or organization is interested in apply for a grant, please go to: www.aztrees.org or for the application. If you do not have internet www.azsf.az.gov capacity or can not download from the sites, call me and I will e-mail or mail you an application packet.
You may click to here to download a copy of the 2008 Community Challenge Grant Application.
The grant requests can be made in the amount of $2,000 to $20,000 (new grant amounts for this year) per grant. The approximate total amount to be awarded will be $200,000. The grants are 50/50 matches and can not be matched with federal funds. The application has details about the grant program, how to apply, who is eligible to receive grants, and examples of the types of projects that are typically funded.
Please read the application carefully and submit one (1) original and four (4) copies. Do not include a cover letter. Other instructions are in the application. Applications are to be submitted via mail or in person and can not be transmitted via e-mail. Deadline for submissions into this office, is 4:30 P.M. on Friday, June 13, 2008.
Community Challenge Grants are awarded through the Arizona State Forestry Division - Urban & Community Forestry in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service. This program is to encourage citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustainable urban and community forestry programs at the local level.
Submit your application to:
Community Challenge Grant Program
Arizona State Forestry Division Urban and Community Forestry
1110 W. Washington, #100
Phoenix, AZ 85007Questions may be directed to me at 602/542 6191.
Sincerely,
Louise Wakem
Urban & Community Forester
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