New York State Contract Reporter #2133544

Urban and Community Forestry Grant for Tree Inventory and Assessment Services in New York State

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Lands and Forests, is offering a major grant opportunity to support urban and community forestry projects across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Lands and Forests, Urban and Community Forestry Program - Program Overview: - Approximately $10 million in total funding available - Individual grant awards range from $50,000 to $2,500,000 - No cost match required for applicants - Four-year contract term for all projects - Eligible Applicants: - Governmental entities, municipalities, public authorities, school districts, community colleges, recognized tribes, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits within New York State - Products/Services Requested: - Tree inventory and assessment services for street, park, and natural area trees - Includes traditional field inventories, terrestrial LiDAR assessments, and use of ground-based remote sensing technologies - Development of community forest management plans (CFMP) based on inventory data - Use of proprietary software and tools (under $5,000 per item) is permitted - Notable Requirements: - Projects must be located on public property, publicly accessible private land, or tribal lands in New York State - Projects must provide a public benefit - Significant MWBE (30% MBE, 30% WBE) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Detailed mapping of project locations required - Nonprofit applicants must have agreements with municipalities for tree management on school properties - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for services and planning rather than product procurement - Place of Performance: - Projects performed throughout New York State - DEC Urban Forestry Office at 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233 serves as a key government facility

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Lands and Forests is offering funding for Round 17 of Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) grants. The program supports the development of tree inventories and management plans to promote healthy urban forests under the 25 Million Trees Initiative. Projects must develop inventories and assessments for individual right-of-way and landscape trees, forested natural areas, or community forest management plans, including new methods using ground-based remote sensing technologies. The grant supports projects enhancing urban forest resiliency and co-benefits such as clean air, water, stormwater retention, heat mitigation, and public health. Eligible projects must be completed within a four-year contract term and are reimbursed after costs are paid upfront by the awardee.

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