The grants are intended to support new projects. The grants are not intended to subsidize current, ongoing operations or replace existing funds. The program development grant can be utilized, but not limited to hiring a consultant, develop a comprehensive community forestry management plan, conduct a community forest inventory, contract with an arborist, ect. This amount maybe in the form of cash, services, or in-kind contribution. The ND Forest Service will conduct random inspections of tree planting projects to insure reasonable survivability and maintenance of trees as stated in the community's three year maintenance plan.
Replacements are to be made at the expense of the community when needed.
Communities with a legally constituted tree board, such as a shade tree committee, park board, forestry dept., tribal government, or public works department. A letter of endorsement should be obtained from the legally constituted tree board. State agencies may apply for grant funds by forming a partnership with local communities and apply together. All projects funded with grant dollars must be located on publicly owned or controlled land.