New York State Contract Reporter #2134315

Grant Funding for Tree Planting and Forest Market Expansion in New York State

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering grant funding to support the expansion of forest markets and large-scale tree planting across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Division of Fiscal Management, Division of Lands and Forests - Program Overview: - Advancing Forest Markets (AFM) Grant Programs (Round 1) - Supports reforestation, afforestation, climate resilience, and forest economy growth - Three funding categories: - Nursery Discount Program: Offsets costs for nurseries providing discounted trees - Growing Reforestation Opportunities: Expands nursery and seed collection capacity - Tree Market Boost and Revitalization Program: Supports forestry business capacity and market access - Eligibility: - Applicants must have a USDA Farm Service Agency Farm Record - Must operate within New York State and specialize in native tree production or own at least one acre of forested/potentially forested land - Funding Details: - Grant awards range from $100,000 to $12 million - No matching funds required - All funded activities must occur within New York State - Products/Services Requested: - Support for large-scale tree planting and seedling production - Support for forest commodity producers and forestry businesses (e.g., wood, maple syrup) - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; this is a grant program for eligible entities - All work must be completed before the end of the contract term - Place of Performance: - State-wide across New York - Contracting office located at 625 Broadway, Albany, NY

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering grant programs to support large-scale tree planting efforts and strengthen the forest economy. The program increases access to high-quality, locally grown seedlings and supports producers of forest commodities and forestry businesses through innovation and market expansion projects. Eligible applicants must have a Farm ID from the USDA Farm Service Agency and either specialize in native tree production or own at least one acre of forested or potentially forested land. There are three funding categories with grant awards ranging from $100,000 to $12 million, with no match required, and all work must be completed before January 2028.

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