New EAB Grants Available!

ADDITIONAL GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2012!

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus announced another round of federal grant money is available to municipalities to fight the devastating effects of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Two different grants are available to communities, a Restoration Grant to assist in tree replanting, and a Technical Assistance Grant, to assist in preparing a tree inventory & management plan.

We have reviewed the grant documents, and this looks like a terrific opportunity for communities within the IL Dept. of Ag quarantine zone, as well as the landscape contractors, nurseries, & tree care companies that partner with these communities.  We are well positioned to help our customers get these federal dollars at work in our communities.

Here are some important links to find out more about the program:

Restoration Grant:

http://www.cleanaircounts.org/documents/Reforest11172011.pdf

Technical Assistance Grant:

http://www.cleanaircounts.org/documents/TechAssistance11182011.pdf

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Link:

http://www.mayorscaucus.org/pages/Home/Opportunities.html

Spring Grove Nursery can help communities meet the requirements of this grant program.  We offer a diverse selection of species as outlined in the grant. The grant also requires all new trees to come from an IL Dept of Ag certified nursery, and we hold that certification.  In addition, we also hold an EAB Compliance Agreement.  All grants must first be reviewed & approved by an ISA Certified Arborist. Jamie Thomas is certified, and he can assist small communities that do not have their own Certified Arborist on staff.

The deadline for all grant applications is Jan 20, 2012. Please call us if you would like assistance in preparing your grant application.