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Organizations across Hawaii can apply for grants of up to $300,000 for projects that enhance urban and community trees and forests, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources announced.
Eligible applicants for the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program grants include community groups, schools, and municipal and state government agencies. For-profit organizations and federal entities are not eligible.
Project examples include tree planting and tree care projects, developing technological tools for urban and community forestry or supporting professional development, education, and public outreach for urban and community forestry.
Applicants must demonstrate the principles of equity, access and environmental justice. Project work must be in a priority area shown on Hawaii's Tree Canopy Viewer.
Grants range from $30,000 to $300,000. Projects may be up to three years.
The total amount available is $1.2 million, with funding coming from the Inflation Reduction Act.
An informational webinar will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. today on Zoom. To register, visit dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/lap/kaulunani/grants/. A recording will be posted on the website. For other questions, contact Koki Atcheson at koki.b.atcheson.researcher@hawaii.gov.