Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Urban Forestry Equity through Capacity Building Grant Program

The Urban Forestry Equity through Capacity Building Grant Program is designed to assist up-and-coming organizations and municipalities interested in pursuing urban forestry projects while also building capacity within their organization. These grants can serve as a steppingstone for organizations and municipalities that are not yet ready to apply for larger grants, such as the Urban Forestry Climate Change Grant, but that are interested in growing their programs to be competitive for such grants in the future. Awardees will work closely with a volunteer coordinator who will provide technical and programmatic assistance. Projects should be designed to address issues of environmental justice and combat the impacts of climate change. Examples of the types of projects that may be funded include, planning projects such as workshops and studies to identify programmatic goals or on the ground projects such as tree planting and/or maintenance projects. Awards range from $5,000-$10,000. There is $290,000 available for two rounds of projects that are one year in length.

Application Submission

Application Form and Instructions

 

Application Deadline

Rolling deadline starting in January 2022

 

Associated Documents and Websites
Contact

Danica Doroski | danica.doroski@ct.gov

 

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