$500,000 in funding is now available for the fourth round of the State’s ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program. Interim DEC Commissioner Sean Mahar says the grant program assists private landowners with growing the next generation of resilient forests to mitigate climate change, provide wildlife habitat, protect air and water quality, and supply a critical renewable resource.
Private landowners planning to restore or establish five or more acres of forest land in New York State may apply for grant awards ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000. A 10 percent match is required. Eligible projects include but are not limited to, planting trees, soil scarification, removing competing or invasive vegetation that interferes with seedling establishment and growth, and installation of deer fence. Applicants must work with a forester or a qualified natural resource professional to develop their project.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted through the SFS Grants Management System (SFS). Those wishing to apply need to establish an account in SFS. Once registered, search SFS for “Regenerate NY.” For more details about the grant opportunity including application criteria, visit DEC’s website
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