Forestry Grants and Financial Assistance
America the Beautiful Grants
To further the advance of urban forestry in Connecticut. The funds have gone to such diverse projects as tree planting, street tree inventories, tree maintenance programs and the design of tree guidebooks.
Additional Information
| Eligible Parties: | Municipalities and non-profit organizations. |
| Availability: | Annually |
| Range of Awards: (in dollars) |
$8,000 maximum award; 1 to 1 match required. |
| Agency Contact: Phone: |
Chris Donnelly - Division of Forestry (860) 424-3178 |
Volunteer Assistance Grants
Provides assistance to Fire Departments for the prevention, control and suppression of fires, which threaten human life, livestock, crops, pastures, orchards, woodlands, farmsteads and other improvements.
Additional Information
| Eligible Parties: | Fire Departments that serve towns with populations under 10,000 people per the 2010 census |
| Availability: | Annually |
| Range of Awards: (in dollars) |
$2,500 maximum award; 1 to 1 match required. |
| Agency Contact: Phone: |
Kevin Grady- Division of Forestry (860) 455-0699 |