Resilient Forestry Practices Grant

This grant is no longer available. For more information, contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov.

Municipally-owned woodlands play a vital role in supporting well-functioning natural systems and a high quality of life for Connecticut residents. They improve air and water quality, support a variety of plant and wildlife species, strengthen landscape health and resilience, and provide recreational and other community benefits. These forests, however, face growing threats to their health from pests, diseases, invasive species, extreme weather events, and other stressors. Many of these stressors and threats can be managed or mitigated through resilient forestry practices.

With support from the Inflation Reduction Act, CT DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program has $1 million available to help rural communities in Connecticut implement resilient forestry practices.

Because practices must be supported by an appropriate level of forest planning, a forest management or stewardship plan completed by a Connecticut-certified forester is required for funding.

Maximum award: $150,000

Funding source: Inflation Reduction Act, USDA Forest Service, Forest Stewardship Program

Eligibility: Federally recognized tribes or rural municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 are eligible. The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Project Planning Tool will be used to verify applicant eligibility and ensure consideration is limited to rural municipalities. Applicants must possess an eligible Forest Management or Stewardship Plan.

Eligible Project Types: Eligible practices are developed and updated annually by Connecticut’s Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Technical Committee. A list of eligible practices is available. 

Content last updated November 4, 2026.