Applications are now being accepted for the Growing Roots for Environmentally Equitable Neighborhoods (GREEN) Grant where grantees can receive up to $100,000.
The GREEN Grant is funded by Miami-Dade County and engages municipalities, non-profits and community organizations in planting native or Florida-friendly trees.
Grant applications are evaluated with the following:
- Existing Tree Canopy and Income Level
- Impact
- Project Enhancements
- Community Outreach
This grant aims to combat excessive heat and to achieve a 30 percent tree canopy cover for Miami-Dade County.
Submission deadline is Sept. 15.
Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1566505531284356