{"id":20552,"date":"2015-04-09T07:51:20","date_gmt":"2015-04-09T07:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viconsortium.com\/?p=20552"},"modified":"2015-04-09T07:51:20","modified_gmt":"2015-04-09T07:51:20","slug":"up-to-20000-in-grants-available-now-for-forestry-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wp.viconsortium.com\/?p=20552","title":{"rendered":"Up to $20,000 In Grants Available Now For Forestry Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ST. CROIX \u2013 Up to $20,000 in grant monies are now available through the V.I. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Urban &amp; Community Forestry Assistance Program for projects that aim to improve urban forests within the territory.<\/p>\n<p>Just about any organization or agency operating within the Virgin Islands can apply. That includes, but is not limited to, schools, churches, homeowners\u2019 associations, service clubs, environmental organizations, and the local government.<\/p>\n<p>The U&amp;CF Program won\u2019t fund strictly agricultural projects, however. All projects, according to a U&amp;CF press release, must have a forestry component. Projects with a focus in any of the following areas are acceptable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educating the public about urban forests<\/li>\n<li>Preserving and publicizing heritage linked to \u201cremarkable, big trees\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Reducing health risks linked to invasive species<\/li>\n<li>Identifying and managing hazardous trees<\/li>\n<li>Collecting data on the role urban forests play during the life cycle of wild animals<\/li>\n<li>Planning for and planting urban trees<\/li>\n<li>Training to become arborists<\/li>\n<li>Developing and implementing management plans for developed areas with urban forests<\/li>\n<li>Writing tree guidelines for communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Successful applicants who come out on top in the grant competition will receive funds based on a 1:1 matching ratio. Matches can be met through \u201cin-kind donations and volunteer time,\u201d according to the release.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for proposal submission for the latest, grant cycle is Monday, May 4. Proposals can be mailed or delivered to any of the DOA offices on St. Croix, St. Thomas or St. John. Email submissions are preferred.<\/p>\n<p>The DOA\u2019s website describes the big picture behind the U&amp;CF Assistance program as a gateway to opportunities for V.I. residents to participate in preserving the territory\u2019s urban forests \u2013 forests that \u201care invaluable in enhancing and improving the quality of life for our community,\u201d according to Agriculture Commissioner Carlos Robles.<\/p>\n<p>The forests here create a unique, \u201ctropical look\u201d that attracts tourists to the islands, play a large role in food production, and reduce vehicle pollution, according to the site. Green spaces, as forests are described on the site, can also contribute to reduced crime and improved physical and mental health for residents.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the forestry grants, those interested can visit the \u201cForestry\u201d section on the DOA website \u2013 www.vifresh.com \u2013 or call Marilyn Chakroff, U&amp;CF Program coordinator, at (340) 778-0997 ext. 233. Chakroff will be available to help with the writing of proposals and with identifying the types of projects that may be funded, according to the release. Proposals may be submitted to Chakroff via email at marilyn.chakroff@doa.vi.gov or marilyn.chakroff@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Feature Image: Frederiksted rainforest\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Image Credit: Panoramio<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST. CROIX \u2013 Up to $20,000 in grant monies are now available through the V.I. 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