July 10, 2008
Trees for Nebraska Towns provides nearly $300,000 in grant funding to help with tree-planting and associated landscaping in communities across Nebraska.
"Like streets, sidewalks and other utilities, shade trees are a vital part of a community's infrastructure," grants coordinator Justin Evertson says, "and as with all utilities, the community forest needs to be properly managed, updated and sometimes replaced."
The program is part of the ReTree Nebraska initiative.
Application forms are available and will be accepted through July 31. Program information:
Projects should include large-maturing trees (those exceeding 40 feet in height or spread).
Projects can include other landscape plantings that benefit trees and stormwater runoff quality.
Projects can be on public or private property, but all projects must provide clear public benefit.
The maximum funding request is $20,000.
A 50 percent funding match is required. Donated and in-kind goods and services are allowed toward the required match.
TNT is funded by the Nebraska Environmental Trust, a beneficiary of the Nebraska Lottery. The program is coordinated by the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.
Application deadline is July 31.
Applications are available on-line at arboretum.unl.edu or by contacting the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum at 402-472-2971 or [email protected].
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