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<br />.. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Minnesota ReLeaf Grant Program <br />- Strengthening Minnesota Communities - <br /> <br />General Information - <br />Minnesota ReLeaf, with funding provided by the Legislative Commission for Minnesota Resources (LCMR) and <br />U.S. Forest Service, is a matching grant program that provides funding to cities, counties, townships, non- <br />profits, tribal governments and schools to create and support community forestry programs. The program seeks <br />to build local capacity to protect and enhance a community's green infrastructure and promotessustainability <br />for economic, social and environmental revitalization and benefits. <br /> <br />Grants will be awarded based on how projects demonstrate a comprehensive approach to community forestry <br />through Forest Health Protection, Community Forest Assessment and Tree Planting. Projects that integrate two <br />or more categories below and demonstrate the sustainability of urban and community forestry programs will be <br />prioritized. See the back of this page for project examples. <br /> <br />· Forest Health Protection - for detection and treatment of forest pests including oak wilt, Dutch elm <br />disease, two lined chestnut borer, and others; pest mapping; and pest surveys. <br />· Community Forestry Assessment - for developing management plans, based on inventories, <br />assessments and public input, that integrate forest resource needs into public infrastructure, zoning <br />and comprehensive planning decisions. <br />· Tree Planting - tree planting to increase species diversity to reduce gypsy moth defoliation, conserve <br />energy, improve air and water quality, reduce erosion, replant oak wilt pockets and replace trees lost to <br />natural disasters. <br /> <br />The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with Tree Trust, will provide educational and <br />technical support to individuals and communities throughout the grant process. <br /> <br />Level of Assistance - <br />In the 2004-2005 biennium, proposals could not exceed $15,000 in ReLeaf funds and this maximum grant amount is <br />expected to remain the same. The grant funds need to be matched dollar for dollar with cash or in-kind matches. The <br />2006-2007 program has been recommended for LCMR funding, pending approval by the full Legislature and Governor by <br />April, 2005. <br /> <br />How to apply- <br />Please submit the DNR Application Request form to Rebekah VanWieren (below) to receive your application packet. <br />Complete application packets will be available May 2005. The application deadline is July 7, 2005. <br /> <br />Questions? <br />For the complete current guidelines, go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/qrants/forestmqmt/releaf.htmlor contact: <br />Rebekah VanWieren, Tree Trust Ken Holman, DNR Forestry <br />2350 Wycliff St., Suite 200 500 Lafayette Rd., Box 44 <br />St. Paul, MN 55114 St. Paul, MN 55155 <br />P.(651)644-5800x115 OR P.(651)296-9110 <br />rebekahv@treetrust.orq ken.holman@dnr.state.mn.us <br />