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Model Community Forestry Internship Program (NA-99-0413)

Grant Number
NA-99-0413

The Greening of Detroit's Model Community Forestry Internship Program (MCFIP) gives the tools to train graduates in order to strengthen forestry programs and drive communities to maintain and restore ecosystems.

The Greening of Detroit's Model Community Forestry Internship Program (MCFIP) will provide educators and community forestry organizations with the tools to train graduates so they can strengthen forestry programs and empower communities to restore their ecosystems. In addition, MCFIP will increase environmental awareness among residents living in urban settings nationally and provide opportunities for them to effect environmental decay. Through the MCFIP, The Greening will: 1) Encourage students throughout the country to pursue careers in urban forestry; 2) Develop strong community outreach and advocacy skill among graduates; 3) Increase awareness of environmental concerns within urban communities.

Contact
Salminen Witt, Rebecca
rebecca@greeningofdetroit.com
(313) 237-8733
Organization
The Greening of Detroit
1418 Michigan Avenue
Detroit MI 48216
Total Project Cost
$ 38,000
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Federal Share
$ 13,000
+
Grantee Share
$ 25,000
Year of Award
1999
Year of Expiration
2001
FS Manager
Michael Rains
USDA Forest Service-NA
11 Campus Blvd Suite 200
Newton Square, PA 19073
(610) 557-4133
Grant Categories
Education, Communication & Outreach, None
Sub-Topics
Urban Forest Management, Education Programs (Public)
State(s)/Region(s)
Michigan
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