Trust For Public Land

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,960,040 UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. SPECIFICALLY, THE CLIFTON HILLS ALTON PARK THREAD TRAIL (CHATT) PROJECT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT THREE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE CONSIDERED HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) IRA DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES MAP.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, CONSTRUCTING 2.62-MILES OF NEW TRAIL THAT INCLUDES GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS SUCH AS BIOSWALES, STORMWATER AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, RIPARIAN STREAM RESTORATION, TREE PLANTING, AND A CONNECTION TO CRABTREE FARMS. THE PROJECT ADAPTIVELY REUSES SEVERAL RECLAIMED BROWNFIELDS ALONG THE ROUTE, INCLUDING 6.8 ACRES OF THE ALTON PARK CONNECTOR, THE FORMER CHARLES A. BELL SCHOOL SITE (NOW SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY PARK), AND A CLOSED CITY LANDFILL. ROBUST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES, EXECUTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF CHATTANOOGA AND AT LEAST 10 COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WILL REACH 830 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND 20 YOUTH THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE PROJECT INCLUDES BOTH YOUTH AND ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER PATHS, THROUGH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. THIS INCLUDES CREATING AN ESTIMATED 238 CONSTRUCTION-RELATED JOBS, 2-3 PERMANENT JOBS, AND EASIER, MUCH SAFER ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS ARE: THE NET RESOURCES FOUNDATION'S WILL ADDRESS SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTH CHATTANOOGA COMMUNITY. EAST LAKE LANGUAGE AND ARTS ELLA LIBRARY WILL FOSTER CONNECTION THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LANGUAGE AND ART. CRABTREE FARMS WILL WORK TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LOCALLY GROWN FOOD AND FARM-BASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. TWO BIKES WILL FOCUS ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES, SUSTAINABILITY, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH BICYCLE USE. CRISTO SALVA WILL FOCUS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. BRIDGE CITY COMMUNITY WILL PROVIDE MEETING SPACE FOR WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS. LA PAZ CHATTANOOGA WILL PROMOTE THE INCLUSION OF THE HISPANIC AND LATINO COMMUNITY IN SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE. STOVE WORKS WILL PROVIDE A VARIETY OF CONTEMPORARY ART ACTIVITIES TO THE SUPPORT THE IMPACTED COMMUNITY. THE BETHLEHEM CENTER WILL PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND PROVIDE WRAP-AROUND SERVICES. WHITE OAK BICYCLE COOPERATIVE WILL PROVIDE BICYCLES, REPAIR SERVICES, AND SAFETY EDUCATION TO SCHOOLS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHEAST TENNESSEE. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA WILL TACKLE HOMELESSNESS AND THE BURDEN OF COURT-ENFORCED DEBT. EAST LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION WILL PROVIDE FORMAL MEETING AND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITY IN THE EAST LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD. CLIFTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IS THE CITY-SUPPORTED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A FORMAL MEETING AND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITY IN THE CLIFTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CHATTANOOGA WILL PROVIDE FORMAL MEETING AND ORGANIZING OPPORTUNITY IN THE ALTON PARK, PINEY WOODS AND OAK GROVE NEIGHBORHOODS.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE, PROVIDING ACCESS TO NEW, CLOSE-TO-HOME PARK AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES; SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING EXISTING PARK/OUTDOOR RECREATION AREAS; REPLACING AND UPGRADING INFRASTRUCTURE; AND EXPANDING THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF PARKS AND GREENSPACE. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE, REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS; CREATING FIRST AND LAST MILE CONNECTIONS TO TRANSIT; REDUCING WATER POLLUTION; DECREASING THE VOLUME OF STORMWATER RUNOFF; ENHANCING PUBLIC HEALTH; DECREASING THE INCIDENCE OF ASTHMA; INCREASING EMPLOYMENT; AND INCREASING LITERACY AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SECTORS AND SKILLS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE RESIDENTS OF THE THREE COMMUNITIES WHICH THE CLIFTON HILLS ALTON PARK THREAD TRAIL (CHATT) PROJECT WILL TRAVERSE.

GROWING RESILIENCE THROUGH FORESTED COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARDS INFLATION REDUCTION ACT

ARMY COMPATIBLE USE BUFFER

PURCHASE LAND AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS TO INCREASE CAPITAL AND MARKET ACCESS.

ARTS-CULTURE-TOURISM

SAN MIGUEL NATURAL RESERVE ACQUISITION PROJECT

PHASE ONE PREPARATION OF GREENPRINT

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING AWARDS ARE AUTHORIZED UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2022 PUBLIC LAW 117-328 AND THE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT FOR DIVISION L OF THAT ACT. PROJECTS SELECTED FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTED SPENDING ARE LISTED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) THAT ACCOMPANIES A SPECIFIC FISCAL YEAR’S APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. THE JES LISTS PROJECT, RECIPIENT, STATE, AMOUNT AND CONGRESSIONAL SPONSOR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING AWARD PROJECTS INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES. HUD WILL NOT KNOW THE FULL SCOPE OF THE PROJECT UNTIL THE RECIPIENT SUBMITS THE REQUIRED PROJECT NARRATIVE AND CONFIRMS ALIGNMENT WITH THE LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. TO FIND THE DETAILS OF THE GRANT AWARD AS WRITTEN WITHIN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD USE THE FOLLOWING LINK AND PATH SELECTIONS TO GET TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANTS HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/EDI-GRANTS, SELECT THE FISCAL YEAR OF INTEREST, SCROLL DOWN TO PROGRAM LAWS AND REGULATIONS, UNDER FISCAL YEAR 20XX CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 20XX: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT).; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT AS DESCRIBED IN THE JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT (JES) PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVED PROJECT NARRATIVE.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PROJECT BENEFICIARIES ARE THE INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS OR SERVED BY THE ENTITIES THAT ARE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS AS IDENTIFIED IN THE JES RECIPIENT OR PROJECT DESCRIPTION SECTIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. SPECIFICALLY, THROUGH THIS PROJECT ENTITLED 'BUILDING DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT CLEVELAND' PARTNERS TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND (TPL) AND SEE YOU AT THE TOP (SYATT), WILL EXTEND THEIR WORK WITH THE CITY OF CLEVELAND (THE CITY), AND THE CLEVELAND PARKS AND GREENSPACE COALITION (THE COALITION) TO ENABLE THE FULL AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION OF CLEVELAND CITIZENS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED, IN MUNICIPAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE ISSUES RELATED TO PARKS AND GREENSPACES. CURRENTLY, THE CITY IS RE-ESTABLISHING ITS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (PR DEPT.) AND WILL SOON COMPLETE ITS FIRST CITYWIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN (PR MASTER PLAN). ONCE COMPLETE, THE PR MASTER PLAN WILL SET THE VISION INFORMING THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES FOR THE PR DEPT. FOR THE NEXT FIFTEEN YEARS. THE PROJECT PARTNERS SEEK TO REALIZE THE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC HEALTH BENEFITS OF PARKS AND GREENSPACE FOR ALL CLEVELAND RESIDENTS BY ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF TRANSPARENCY, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, AND COLLABORATION AMONG RESIDENTS AND THE CITY BY ENGAGING RESIDENTS FROM HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES TO JOINTLY DETERMINE HOW INFORMATION IS SHARED, GOALS AND POLICIES ARE SET, RESOURCES ARE ALLOCATED, PROGRAMS ARE OPERATED, AND BENEFITS LIKE CONTRACTS AND INVESTMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: OBJECTIVE 1: BY SEPTEMBER 2027, PROJECT PARTNERS WILL ENGAGE OVER 1,000 CLEVELAND RESIDENTS, FOCUSING ON HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, TO INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF HOW PARKS AND GREENSPACE CAN IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND HOW TO ENGAGE IN THE CITY'S PLANS, PROCESSES, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES THAT ADVANCE PARK EQUITY AND CLIMATE JUSTICE IN CLEVELANDMDASH;SUCH AS THE CREATION OF THE PR DEPT. AND PR MASTER PLAN. OBJECTIVE 1 ACTIVITIES: - HOST 3-4 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS PER YEAR (10 TOTAL) FOR RESIDENT INPUT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PR MASTER PLAN, SHAPING THE PR DEPT., AND RELATED PARK PLANS, POLICIES, AND RESOURCES. - EXPAND THE PARK ACTION GUIDE AND CREATE PHYSICAL (NON-DIGITAL) GUIDES AND RESOURCE KITS FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO DIRECTLY INFORM CITY PROCESSES. - WORK WITH RESIDENT LEADERS TO DEVELOP AT LEAST 3 NEW RESIDENT-LED PARK STEWARDSHIP GROUPS, PRIORITIZING PARKS AND GREENSPACES IN HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. - IMPLEMENT 2 ANNUAL TARGETED PARK CLEAN-UP IMPROVEMENT VOLUNTEER DAYS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE PARK MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS. OBJECTIVE 2: BY SEPTEMBER 2027, PROJECT PARTNERS WILL REDUCE BARRIERS FOR RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN CITY DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES BY CO-DEVELOPING, PILOTING, AND INSTITUTIONALIZING MECHANISMS FOR RESIDENTS TO DIRECTLY INFORM AND HELP SHAPE THE CITY'S STRATEGIES, PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE PARK EQUITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE, FOCUSING ON THE NEW PR DEPT., CREATING A MODEL FOR OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS. OBJECTIVE 2 ACTIVITIES: - WITH THE CITY, CO-DEVELOP A PR ADVISORY COMMITTEE THAT MEETS REGULARLY TO REVIEW FUNDING STRATEGIES, POLICIES, AND PARK AND GREENSPACE IMPROVEMENT PLANS IN CLEVELAND. - REDUCE BARRIERS FOR RESIDENT-LED PARK AND GREENSPACE STEWARDSHIP BY FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PARK IMPROVEMENT WAIVER AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) PROCESS WITH THE CITY TO ALLOW RESIDENT-LED STEWARDSHIP GROUPS TO CONDUCT PRE-APPROVED PARKS AND GREENSPACE MAINTENANCE AND STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES WITHOUT CITY APPROVAL FOR EACH IMPROVEMENT . - EXPAND COALITION MEMBERSHIP AMONG RESIDENTS, IDENTIFYING 3 NEW RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE. OBJECTIVE 3: BY SEPTEMBER 2027, PROJECT PARTNERS, THE CITY, AND RESIDENTS FROM HISTORICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES WI

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

ARMY COMPATIBLE USE BUFFERS(ACUBS) IN THE VINCINITY OF FORT A P HILL MILITARY INSTALLATION

THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND EFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL ESTABLISH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOCUSING ON LWCF GRANT PROGRAM AWARENESS TO EXPAND THE GRANT PROGRAM USE ACROSS THE 50 STATES, U.S. TERRITORIES AND WITH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES, ALASKAN NATIVES, HAWAIIAN NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PACIFIC AND CARIBBEAN ISLAND TERRITORIES AND COMMONWEALTHS. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

MID BARATARIA WETLANDS I

ARMY COMPATIBLE USE BUFFER

FUNDS UNDER THIS AWARD WILL PROTECT 2,823 ACRES OF WETLAND AND UPLAND HABITATS IN VIRGINIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF MIGRATING WATERFOWL AND OTHER WETLAND-DEPENDENT MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WILDLIFE. THIS PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROTECT THROUGH FEE ACQUISITION 2,823 ACRES OF HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE IN VIRGINIA.

SAN MIGUEL NATURAL RESERVE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

BAYOU TECHE NWR RESTORATION

PROTECTING AND RESTORING MAINE WETLANDS

15.904 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID AACR PRESERVATION SAM.GOV HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES BY SUCH MEANS AS EDUCATION, SURVEY, PLANNING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PRESERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES LIKE GRANTS AND TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES. OPPORTUNITY P22AS00648 AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS (AACR) IS A COMPETITIVE PHYSICAL PRESERVATION GRANT PROGRAM TO DOCUMENT, INTERPRET, AND PRESERVE THE SITES AND STORIES OF THE FULL HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STRUGGLE TO GAIN EQUAL RIGHTS AS CITIZENS FROM THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE FORWARD. PROJECTS ARE FOR HISTORIC SITES LISTED IN, OR ELIGIBLE FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER, AND INCLUDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORTS, PRESERVATION PLANS, AND PHYSICAL PRESERVATION TO STRUCTURES. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE STATES, TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFITS. THIS PROJECT IS AWARDED TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-MONITORING SYSTEMS AND WORK ON THE ROOF, DRAINAGE SYSTEM, EXTERIOR WALLS, AND WINDOWS OF THE HISTORIC SITE OF THE PRINCE HALL MASONIC LODGE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA.

FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND (TPL) IS PARTNERING WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF WARM SPRINGS TO DESIGN AND CREATE A GREEN SCHOOLYARD AT MADRAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES OF LACK OF ACCESS TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMENITIES, EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION, AND VULNERABILITY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT AS AIR TEMPERATURES RISE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE.ACTIVITIES:THE FUNDING WILL SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARD, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO ENGAGE IN PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES, CLASSROOM EDUCATION, COMMUNITY EVENTS, OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING, AND REGULAR USE OF THE SCHOOLYARD OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS AS A COMMUNITY HUB. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE DELIVERABLES ARE A SPACE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION INCLUDING BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ADVOCACY FOR COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORK PROJECTS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE SITE IMPROVEMENTS THAT REDUCE EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION AND INCREASE RESILIENCE TO #64258;OODING AND EXCESSIVE HEAT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

THIS AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO CLEAN UP A BROWNFIELD SITE 9TH STREET PARK, EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON. THE SITE IS A FORMER CHERRY ORCHARD AND IS CURRENTLY VACANT AND COVERED IN VEGETATION. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS HAVE SHOWN SOIL CONTAMINATION FROM LEAD AND ARSENIC AT THE SITE. THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND PLANS TO CLEANUP UP THE SITE AND REDEVELOP IT INTO A PUBLIC PARK. BROWNFIELDS ARE REAL PROPERTY, THE EXPANSION, DEVELOPMENT OR REUSE OF WHICH MAY BE COMPLICATED BY THE PRESENCE OR POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, POLLUTANT, OR CONTAMINANT.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS

CLIMATE SMART CITIES PILOT PROJECT: NEW YORK CITY GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND COASTAL PROTECTION FOR STATEN ISLAND AND JAMAICA BAY

THIS PROJECT WILL DEMONSTRATE HOW SEVEN PILOT STATES CAN INTEGRATE SOURCE WATER PROTECTION WITH LAND STEWARDSHIP/CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY PROG

CN FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT

FARM AND RANCH LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN LOS ANGELES, CA TO CONDUCT AREA-WIDE PLANNING FOR THE L.A. RIVER VERDUGO WASH AREA. THE AREA-WIDE PLAN WILL INFORM SUBSEQUENT BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT, CLEANUP AND REUSE ACTIVITIES. THE GRANTEE WILL CONDUCT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, RESEARCH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE BROWNFIELDS AREA, DETERMINE REUSES FOR BROWNFIELD SITES, AND DEVELOP A DETAILED BROWNFIELDS AREA-WIDE PLAN AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON THREE CATALYST SITES AND ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF REDEVELOPMENT ALONG THE L.A. RIVER PROVIDING OPEN AND RECREATION SPACES. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 4/1/2017.

ANALYZING AND OPTIMIZING PUBLIC ACCESS WITH FOREST LEGACY PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY FOREST HEALTH & TRIBAL OUTREACH

BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE PAD-US STATE STEWARD NETWORK PROJECT

BUILDING CAPACITY IN THE PAD-US STATE STEWARD NETWORK

PURPOSE OF AWARD: THE PROJECT WILL COMPLETE A PARKS AND GREENSPACE ASSESSMENT FOR URBAN CENTERS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED AND PILOT A ROADMAP WITH ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE CLIMATE, HEALTH, AND EQUITY OUTCOMES FOR UNDERINVESTED COMMUNITIES THROUGH MANAGEMENT AND USE OF EXISTING PARKS AND EXPANSION OF PARKS AND GREENSPACE.SUMMARY OF PROJECT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:THE PROJECT WILL:CONDUCT A WATERSHED-WIDE ANALYSIS OF 20-30 URBAN CENTERS TO EVALUATE CURRENT CONDITIONS AND IDENTIFY NEIGHBORHOODS THAT HAVE BEEN UNDERSERVED AND SUBSEQUENTLY PLACED AT A DISADVANTAGE; IDENTIFY TWO TO THREE COMMUNITIES TO PILOT A ROADMAP FOR EQUITABLE PARKS AND GREENSPACE; CONDUCT A NATIONAL LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS OF NEW AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, POLICIES, AND FUNDING THAT CAN SUPPORT GREENING OF THESE HIGHLY URBANIZED AREAS; AND DEVELOP A ROAD MAP FOR EACH OF THE PILOT COMMUNITIES SUMMARIZING THE CURRENT STATE OF PARKS AND GREENSPACE, IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE LAND MANAGEMENT, POLICY, AND FUNDING MECHANISMS, AND MAKING THE CASE FOR INVESTMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXISTING PARKS AND GREENSPACE AND STRATEGIC EXPANSION TO BUILD EQUITY IN EACH URBAN CENTER.PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES:MAPPING OF PRIORITIZED URBAN AREAS STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS, FOCUS GROUPS AND SUMMARY ANALYSIS STAKEHOLDERS AND STEERING COMMITTEE ASSESS NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES REPORT DISTRIBUTION AND PRESENTATION TO PARTNERS AND DECISION-MAKERS BENEFICIARIES: THIS PROJECT ASSISTS IN THE CREATION, PROMOTION, FACILITATION, AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF NATURAL, CULTURAL, HISTORIC, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER ASPECTS OF AREAS SUCH AS ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AREAS, AND STATE AND LOCAL PARKS.

NAWCA- BALD MOUNTAIN POND CONSERVATION ACQUISITION

DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO DELIVER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF PHILADELPHIA GREEN SCHOOLYARDS. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO CREATE SITE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE HANDS-ON CARE OF FIVE RECENTLY INSTALLED GREEN SCHOOLYARDS. THE PROJECT WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH FIVE SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LINKED TO THOSE SCHOOLS, TO DEVELOP LONG-LASTING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT ARE MITIGATED THROUGH SCHOOLYARD GREEN SPACES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. THE PROJECTS WILL LEAD TO A WIDER AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH LESSONS AND FIELD TRIPS. TPL WILL IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT, WHICH WILL DESIGN, DEMONSTRATE, AND DISSEMINATE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PRACTICES, METHODS, AND TECHNIQUES, THAT WILL SERVE TO INCREASE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND ENCOURAGE BEHAVIOR THAT WILL BENEFIT THE ENVIRONMENT IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE FIVE SCHOOLS SELECTED ARE: WILLIAM CRAMP, SOUTHWARK, ADD B. ANDERSON, ALEXANDER ADAIRE, AND JAMES R. LOWELL. ALL OF THESE ARE TITLE I SCHOOLS WITH RACIALLY DIVERSE STUDENT BODIES, SOME OF WHOM ARE ALSO ENGLISH-LEARNERS (EL) AND A MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE ALSO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. TWO OF THESE SCHOOLS, CRAMP AND SOUTHWARK, ARE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN PHILADELPHIA AND PROVIDE THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS. THIS PROGRAM WILL SERVE FIVE SCHOOLS IN TPL'S COMMUNITY SCHOOLYARDS INITIATIVE, AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA, SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, COBBS CREEK, AND FISHTOWN. EACH OF THESE SCHOOLYARDS HAVE VARYING STEWARDSHIP NEEDS THAT COULD BE MET WITH GREATER RESOURCES AND INVOLVEMENT. THE PROJECT WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH THE FIVE SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS LINKED TO THOSE SCHOOLS, TO DEVELOP LONG-LASTING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT ARE MITIGATED THROUGH SCHOOLYARD GREEN SPACES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. IN TOTAL, THESE SCHOOLYARDS SERVE 75,459 RESIDENTS, MANY OF WHOM ARE LOW-INCOME, LIVING WITHIN A TEN-MINUTE WALK.SUBRECIPIENT:TPL WILL USE EXISTING METHODS AND INTERNAL CHANNELS TO ENSURE THAT EXACTLY 25 PERCENT OF AWARDED EPA FUNDS ARE SUBAWARDED IN AMOUNTS OF $5,000 OR LESS. TPL WILL FINALIZE SUBRECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDING LEVELS EARLY IN THE PROJECT AND WILL HAVE SIGNED AGREEMENTS WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DETAILS THEIR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AS WELL AS METHODS AND SPECIFIC TIMELINES FOR REPORTING SPENDING, EVALUATION, AND PROGRESS TO TPL.OUTCOMES:IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THIS PROJECT WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES: 5 INDIVIDUAL STUDENT-MADE STEWARDSHIP GUIDES; AT LEAST 1 FIELD TRIP OR GUEST VISIT FOR EACH SCHOOL (5 TOTAL) IN CLASSES OR GROUPS OF UP TO 30 STUDENTS; 1 STUDENT-LED PUBLIC COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DAY AT EACH SCHOOL (5 TOTAL); PLANS FOR LONG TERM COMMUNITY AND STUDENT-LED STEWARDSHIP OF 5 SCHOOLYARDS. THE PROJECT WILL INCREASE HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL SHADE TREES AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AT 5 SCHOOLYARDS. STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL HAVE INCREASED AWARENESS ABOUT WATER-RELATED ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND CONCERNS IN THEIR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY. STUDENTS WILL TEACH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE OF THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. THE TEACHERS AT THESE SCHOOLS WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE PROVIDED BY A GREEN SCHOOLYARD AND BRING LOCAL WATERSHED EDUCATION INTO THE CLASSROOM. ANOTHER DELIVERABLE FOR THIS PROJECT IS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEDICATED STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR FOR PHILADELPHIA OFFICE OF THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. TPL WILL EXPAND STEWARDSHIP AND GRASSROOTS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUC

ENHANCED CARBON EASEMENT PILOT PROJECT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES TO TRANSFORM UNDERUTILIZED SCHOOL GROUNDS INTO AN OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACE FOR THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY FORESTS

TO SUPPORT A RESIDENT-DRIVEN CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROCESS FOR KIWANIS METHOW PARK IN WENATCHEE WASHINGTON.

TO SUPPORT CREATIVE PLACEMAKING ACTIVITIES IN STORY MILL COMMUNITY PARK IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA.

TO SUPPORT THE NATURE OF COMMUNITY: PARKS AND CREATIVE PLACEMAKING COLLOQUIUM AND A CREATIVE PLACEMAKING IN PARKS FIELD GUIDE.

THIS ACTION APPROVES AN AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND. THE FUNDS WILL HELP INFORM RESIDENTS OF WATER-QUALITY RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND HELP INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN THE DESIGN OF GREEN SPACES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT USING STUDENT FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND STUDENT COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCES.

15.904 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AIDHISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND PROTECTION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES BY SUCH MEANS AS EDUCATION, SURVEY, PLANNING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PRESERVATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND FINANCIAL INCENTIVES LIKE GRANTS AND TAX CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR HISTORIC PROPERTIES. OPPORTUNITY P24AS00540 AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS (AACR) IS A COMPETITIVE HISTORY-BASED GRANT PROGRAM TO DOCUMENT AND PRESERVE THE SITES AND STORIES OF THE HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN STRUGGLE TO GAIN EQUAL RIGHTS AS CITIZENS FROM THE TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE FORWARD. THIS GRANT FUNDS A BROAD RANGE OF HISTORY PROJECTS INCLUDING SURVEY AND PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION, AND COLLECTIONS CONSERVATION. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE STATES, TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROJECT IS AWARDED TO THE THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND TO DEVELOP A PRESERVATION PLAN FOR THE FIELD IN RED BANK, TN.

KNIGHT'S POND AND BLUEBERRY HILL (6036)

MOLLIDGEWOCK BROOK CONSERVATION PROJECT

TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND THE CREATION OF PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS FOR CHILOQUIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHILOQUIN OREGON.

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CREATIVE PLACEMAKING TOOLKIT FOR CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH AGENCIES A KNOWLEDGE BUILDING PROJECT.

TO SUPPORT PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS AND A COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS FOR IMPROVING PARKS AND OPEN SPACES IN CAMDEN NEW JERSEY.

TPL STATE INVENTORY FOR PAD-US

TO SUPPORT PARKXCHANGE CITY WORKSHOPS AND THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF A REPORT EXAMINING CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROJECTS IN PARKS A KNOWLEDGE BUILDING PROJECT.

TO SUPPORT THE DESIGN OF LYNNBROOK PARK IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.

TO SUPPORT PARKS FOR PEOPLE-COLORADO.

CONSERVATION PLANNING

LAND PROTECTION PLANNING AT THE SILVIO O CONTE NFWR

TO SUPPORT A NATIONAL STUDY THAT EXAMINES HOW PARKS ARE INTEGRATING THE ARTS AS STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

EFFECTIVE SUPPORT OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN PROTECTING WORKING FORESTS IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED

TPL STATE INVENTORY FOR PAD-US

THIS AWARD PROVIDES FUNDING TO BUILD CAPACITY TO PROTECT MANAGE AND RESTORE WELANDS, THROUGH ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OFA COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM .

TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS ABOUT WATER STEWARDSHIP IN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CLEVELAND, OHIO.

CONSERVATION SERVICES IN PUGET SOUND: ROSS ON-LINE GIS DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM

TO SUPPORT THE RAILYARD PARK AND PLAZA STEWARDS PROGRAM IN SANTA FE NEW MEXICO.

THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ANDEFFORTS IN NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THAT ARE NOT COVERED UNDER OTHER SPECIFIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THIS PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON THE COOPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING REGARDING LAND CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND STEWARDSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE NONFEDERAL AND FEDERAL EFFORTS FOR THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM, AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING NATIONAL SCENIC AND NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS AND CONSERVATION. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PUBLIC NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, PRIVATE NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS, RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

FARM PROJECT, ELK RIVER

P17AC01698

FOLLETS ISLAND

COOPER RIVER - WEST BRANCH WETLAND CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE II

TO SUPPORT PARKXCHANGE CITY WORKSHOPS AND THE CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF A REPORT EXAMINING CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROJECTS IN PARKS A KNOWLEDGE BUILDING PROJECT.

KELSEY RANCH CONSERVATION EASEMENT ACQUISITION