Reforestation of Non-Federal Mined Land

Objective

Emphasis on expanding existing partnerships and the creation of new ones to initiate the reforestation of non-Federal mined land across the U.S. Increases in forestation procedures within these environmentally sensitive areas will be the basis for measuring performance.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
• Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)
• Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
• County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
• Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• State
• Local
• Tribal
• Nonprofit Organization

State forestry or equivalent State agencies including Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and territories and possessions of the United States may be eligible. Local Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education), Other private institutions/organizations.

Who Benefits

Non-federal landowners with mined land that has been remediated for environmental and safety hazards and can grow trees and shrubs.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

caroline.kuebler@usda.gov
4142677030