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Urban & Community Forestry Grants

• Community Forestry Partnership Grants

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, in partnership with the US Forest Service welcome all Tree City USA communities to apply for this oportunity to help fund urban and community forestry projects. Grant applications will be accepted through September 7, 2012. See the grant guidelines below for more details.

Tree City USA communities who received 2010 Urban and Community Forestry Partnership grant money need to submit their final report by June 9, 2011.

• 2012 Grant Guidelines -
• 2012 Grant Application- - due 9/7/12
• 2012 Final Report - - due 6/4/13
• Volunteer Log Form -

Contact Meridith Perkins at 801-538-5505 or email for more information.

• Arbor Day Grants

The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, USDA Forest Service and Utah Community Forestry Council provides annual Arbor Day celebration grant assistance. This grant is to provide funds for communities to meet one of the four criteria for Tree City USA, which is to proclaim and observe Arbor Day.

Check back in February for more information on the 2013 Arbor Day Grants.

Utah cities, towns and communities interested in developing or improving a sustainable community forestry program and are NOT currently a Tree City USA (FFSL offers an expanded grant program for up to $5,000 for Tree City USA communities) may apply. The 2013 Arbor Day Grants are available. Please download the application below for details.

Contact Meridith Perkins at 801-538-5505 or email for more information.

• 2013 Arbor Day Grant Application
  - Due by Tuesday, March 12, 2013
• 2013 Arbor Day Grant Final Report Form
  - Due by Monday, May 13, 2013
• Volunteer Log Form

Fire Management Grants

• Utah Fire Department Assistance Grant

The program represents a strong collaborative effort with the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands to provide assistance to Utah’s fire departments. Each of these agencies share a strong commitment to improve the safety and capability of Utah’s fire service. The purpose of the Fire Department Assistance Grant program is to provide technical and financial assistance to the fire departments of Utah to improve their ability to safely and effectively provide fire protection and manage hazardous material incidents. Its primary objective is to assist communities in organizing, training and equipping fire departments. Download the grant application form and submit it by April 12, 2013. Use the 2013 Grant Guidance and Instructions for help on filling out the application.

• 2013 Grant Letter
• 2013 Grant Application Form
• 2013 Grant Guidance and Instructions
• 2013 Grant Timeline
• Contact List for Grant Assistance
• 2011 Grant Amounts
• Grant Request for Reimbursement Form
• GSA Order Form (Updated 2/28/2012)
• GSA Order Form

For additional information about the Utah Fire Department Assistance Grant please contact Shane Freeman at 801-538-5501 or email. For technical problems with the application form contact Jennifer Biggs at 801-538-5465 or email.