Urban and Community Forestry

Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service State and Private Forestry

Wildfire-Specific Spending: No

Wildfire Activities Funded: Mitigation, Preparedness,Recovery

Authorization:
P.L. 95-313

U.S.C: 16 U.S.C. §2105

1,818
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (IN MIL)
FY2015 – FY2024

Description

The Urban and Community Forestry (UFC) program provides technical, financial, and educational assistance to a variety of groups (governmental, nonprofit, individuals, etc.) for projects aimed at conserving, protecting, or enhancing urban forests. Supported activities include wildfire prevention and response, among others. UCF also provides 50% cost-share grants for issues identified by the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC).

Appropriations

Regular Supplemental IIJA IRA
FY2015 28,040,000 0
FY2016 28,040,000 0
FY2017 28,040,000 0
FY2018 28,500,000 0
FY2019 29,500,000 0
FY2020 32,000,000 0
FY2021 31,910,000 0
FY2022 36,000,000 0 0 1,500,000,000
FY2023 40,000,000 0 0
FY2024 36,000,000 0 0
FY2025 0
FY2026 0

Last Updated: October 17, 2024

Received Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding: No

Received Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding: Yes – Existing

Appropriations Notes

Supplemental appropriations through the Inflation Reduction Act are available through September 30, 2031.