Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00295
The USAFA Urban Reforestation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00295) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports an urban forestry replanting effort at the U.S. Air Force Academy focused on rebuilding and improving the urban forest in a way that better fits the conditions and risks of the wildland-urban interface. The project is framed as a practical, resilience-minded reforestation effort rather than simple tree replacement, emphasizing vegetation choices that can better withstand common local stressors and help create a clearer transition between developed areas and surrounding natural forest.
At the center of the project is a long-term goal to reforest the urban forest with trees and shrubs that are considered more suitable for residential and developed settings. The vegetation emphasis is on species that are less vulnerable to wildfire impacts, insect and pest pressure, drought conditions, road salt exposure, and general “residential stress” such as compacted soils, limited rooting space, heat reflected from pavement, and intermittent irrigation. By planting more resilient and better-adapted species, the project aims to reduce future losses, lower maintenance burdens, and create a more sustainable urban canopy. Another stated outcome is to help establish a pathway or gradient that more clearly defines and separates the urban forest from the natural forest, which can support both ecological management and risk reduction objectives.
The opportunity lists several concrete performance goals. First, the project is expected to plant at least 700 seedlings per year, indicating an ongoing annual planting program rather than a one-time installation. Second, it requires coordination and planning through biannual meetings with Hunt Housing and Davey Tree Services. Those meetings are intended to develop, refine, and maintain an urban reforestation plan, suggesting the work includes both on-the-ground planting and collaborative planning to improve methods, species selection, siting decisions, and long-term maintenance strategies. Third, the scope includes providing adequate watering once after planting, reflecting an immediate post-planting establishment step that can improve survival rates, especially in dry or stressful urban conditions. Finally, the project includes an education and outreach component aimed at residents, delivered through Hunt Housing, to explain the project, build awareness, and likely encourage support or stewardship around the new plantings.
Administratively, this announcement reflects a single-source award approach. It states that it is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B (1,4)) related to unsolicited proposals and unique qualifications, meaning it was not structured as a widely competed solicitation. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $30,000. The posting shows a creation date of August 9, 2018, and an original closing date of August 16, 2018. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.608, and the activity categories are listed as Information and Statistics and Natural Resources. Eligibility is summarized as “Others,” with the note that additional eligibility clarification would normally be found in the full announcement’s eligibility section.
Overall, the grant is designed to improve the resilience and functionality of the USAFA urban tree and shrub community through sustained annual planting, structured coordination among key partners (housing and tree service stakeholders), basic establishment care, and resident-facing education. The emphasis on fire resistance and other stress tolerances signals that this is as much a risk-management and long-term sustainability effort as it is a beautification or canopy expansion project.Apply for F18AS00295
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the information and statistics, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAFA Urban Reforestation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2018 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1,4) Unsolicited Proposal and Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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