The following cities have submitted appplications for the Small Grants Inventory awards as outlined in the original announcement that is also included on applications for reference. The cities are in alphabetical order below and not in the order received. Please review each application thoroughly and submit as outlined below ( * = required answer ). Once submitted you will not be able to change scores.
Montana Urban and Community Forestry Association - 2025 Small Grants Program - Inventory
Chinook
Deer Lodge
Geraldine
Lame Deer
Plains
Sheridan
Wolf Point
Category
1.Community Need
Indicators
- Strong justification for need or update of a tree inventory
- Describes specific urban forestry challenges the inventory will address
2. Local Capacity to Support Inventory
- Clear Plan for who will help conduct the inventory ( staff, tree board, volunteers, etc.) with the consultant
- Indicates capacity to complete inventory if grant funds are insufficient
3. Post-Inventory Management Plan
- Identifies who will maintain/manage inventory
- Describes how the inventory will be used in ongoing tree care decisions
- Explains how inventory data and management plan will be incorporated into budgeting or planning
4. Management Plan Development
- Articulates how the inventory will be used to develop a tree care and maintenance plan
- Describes perceived value of a management plan for long-term urban forestry goals
5. Partnerships & Collaboration
- Identifies partners supporting inventory or management plan
6. Training Needs & Readiness to Learn
- Identifies training needs for using and maintaining inventory
- Demonstrates motivation to build internal capacity
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