Name of Organization Applying
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Contact Name
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First Name
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Contact Title
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Organization Street Address
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City
State/Province
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IRA Grant Recipient Status: Has your organization already received IRA grants?
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If yes, please list the amounts and issuing agencies.
Which type(s) of funding are you applying for? Select all that apply. If Fellowship is selected, please complete the supplemental application below as well.
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Please note that if you are also applying for Fellowship funding, you must complete this supplemental application from our partner, USDN, as well: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7951721/USDN-Forestry-Fellowship-Application
What goals do you intend the grant funds will support. Select all that apply.
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Other Goals?
Not required. Limit: 50 words.
Organization Background
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Describe your organization's history, mission, and previous experience with similar projects. Limit: 300 words.
Target Population
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Describe the population or demographics of the community/neighborhood that will benefit from this project. Limit: 300 words.
Project Capacity
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Describe any existing nature conservation or urban forestry related summer youth employment programs taking place in your community, and/or explain any existing partnerships/resources you have in place to support a Community Forest Corps program in your community. Limit: 200 words.
Expected Outcomes
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Explain the methods and strategies that will be used to achieve the project objectives, and list the expected outcomes and how they will be measured. Limit: 100 words.
METRICS
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Describe your own metrics to evaluate this program. How you intend to measure your success? Limit: 100 words.
Enter tract number(s) for all locations. You can upload an optional screenshot of the area(s) you intend to focus on for this work.
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PARTNERSHIPS
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Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with and leverage other local/community organizations. Provide a short overview of prospective partners you would engage in the management of Community Forest Corps and/or Urban Forestry Fellowship programs, and briefly describe their role and organization type(s). Limit: 100 words.
Will any of your partners bring additional capacity, funding, or other resources to the program?
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If yes, please describe. Limit: 50 words.
CRS partners with Student Conservation Association and Groundwork USA who may be working in your location. Would you consider a collaboration with them on this program?
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You can visit their websites at https://thesca.org/ and https://groundworkusa.org/ for more info.
If you have previously or currently work with SCA or Groundwork USA, briefly describe your collaboration.
Not required. Limit: 100 words.
TIMELINE
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Accelerating Urban Forestry grants fund 3-year programs (2025-2027). Please provide a brief tentative timeline of your project activities and milestones, noting how many total months you expect the programs to be active in your community, and ongoing community engagement throughout the grant period, including regular check-ins with community members in culturally appropriate and effective ways. Limit: 200 words.
How does the CFC integrate into your community’s urban forestry plans and programs?
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Limit: 50 words.
Do you currently have a youth employment program in your community?
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While we are primarily prioritizing applications for youth crews aged 14-17, we are also open to accepting applications for young adult crews aged 18-24. Please indicate the age group(s) of your proposed crew(s) within your application.
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Select all that apply
What organization/partner manages the youth employment program and would this be the lead organization for CFC?
Limit: 25 words.
What organization would be the employer of record for these programs?
Limit: 25 words.
Do you anticipate that this grant will help you develop a plan to sustain this program after the 3 year grant timeframe?
Do you currently collect heat data?
Explain the process and partners involved in urban heat data monitoring and collection.
Limit: 50 words.
What community engagement and education plans do you have to involve community in decision making?
Limit: 50 words.
URBAN FORESTRY PLAN
Do you have a tree inventory in the neighborhoods identified for these programs? Have you identified areas that would benefit most from tree care, maintenance and watering to create thriving urban forests? Limit: 50 words.
Are there any permits or authorizations (City, County, etc.) still needed before you can begin implementing Community Forest Corps or Urban Forestry Fellowships?
Thank you for filling out this application. If you have any additional comments to add about your budget or application, please do so here.
