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7/31/2023 <br /> 2023 Shade Tree Program Bonding Grants Shade Tree Program: Eligible Applicants <br /> °''•. ;e Grant Overview Local units of government within Minnesota are eligible to apply,including: <br /> The DNR has a total of$10,063,000 available in bond dollars($8,400,000 in •Cities <br /> ", general obligation bonding and$1,663,000 general fund bonding)to fund •Counties <br /> • projects managing forest pest and disease through community forestry <br /> activities on public or tribal lands.No minimum dollar amount is required.The •Regional authorities <br /> maximum amount that will be funded is$500,003. •Joint powers boards <br /> fi No matching funds are required and submitting match as part of your •Towns <br /> 4, application is not recommended. •Tribal governments(eligible for$1.663 million in general fund bonding) <br /> •Parks and recreation boards in cities of the first class <br /> 1 <br /> 7/1/9A13 mdicpWawwog4ety 1/314016 andZIPnk / $ <br /> Shade Tree Program: Eligible Applicants Shade Tree Program: Eligible Project Expenses <br /> Priority will be given to: Grant funds can be used for tree removal and tree planting projects: <br /> • Projects that serve a community(or communities)with population less than I • Professional contracts for technical assistance or project implementation by <br /> 20,000. individuals or organizations not a part of the local government unit <br /> • Projects removing and replacing ash trees that pose significant public safety •Site preparation and planting,including mulch,watering bags,staking <br /> `�V• concerns materials,and tree wrap or guards <br /> • Projects that benefit underserved populations and areas of concern for • Equipment purchase han$5,000 that are used to complete the project <br /> environmental justice(communities with higher populations of low-Income <br /> residents,or people of color,including tribal communities,or both) • Purchasing of trees for diversity <br /> • mmunitles who have staff,who plan to certify their staff during the grant period, <br /> or)ho will contract with companies with staff with professional tree care <br /> credentials <br /> 713117028 endmiselcuramitylorally 7 71310011 moth •. <br /> • <br /> 1 <br />