The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, accepts applications quarterly for the Kaulunani Urban Forestry Cost-Share Grant Program.

Grants are encouraged to:

* Develop the use of technology to improve the management of Hawaii’s urban forest by mapping the urban forest, conducting a tree inventory and green infrastructure planning

* Advance the knowledge of tropical urban forestry through the development of management plans and best management practices

* Train industry professionals

* Create public awareness of the value and benefits of trees

* Demonstrate the importance of trees through tree-planting demonstration projects

Generally, cost-share grants between $500 and $10,000 are awarded, however, in this upcoming year grants of more than $10,000 are actively being considered. Grants are also available to non-federal organizations.

Quarterly deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

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