The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council has released the 2006 Challenge Cost-Share (CCS) Request for Pre-Proposals (RFP). The Council is seeking pre-proposals in the following categories:
1. Innovative Urban and Community Forestry for Minority and Underserved Populations
2. Advancing the Emerging Field of Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Ecosystem Development
3. Innovative Urban and Community Forestry Research and Technology Development
4. Specially Targeted Projects of National Significance
A. Nationwide Database for Lidar Satellite Imaging of Urban Forest Canopy
B. Grassroots Funding Initiative
C. Replication and Transfer of Model Urban Forestry Programs
D. Assessment of Storm Damage to Urban Forests
Visit the www.treelink.org/nucfac for more information on applying for this funding.National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council