Recovery Act Projects
Administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission, State of Georgia
Grants Summary - the Georgia Forestry Commission jobs created for the calendar quarter December 31, 2011, is 10.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) legislation was signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need. Recovery.gov provides information on how the Act is working, tools to help you hold the government accountable, and up-to-date data on the expenditure of funds.
Funds for State and private forestry activities are being distributed by the U.S. Forest Service to state forestry organizations across the nation.
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has procured $9.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants that are designed to help stimulate Georgia's economy and benefit landowners and the environment. GFC will be receiving funds for the following projects. E-mail administrative questions to rpq@gfc.state.ga.us or call 1-800-GA-TREES.
Recovery Act Projects Administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission |
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| Project Title | Amount | Qualification and Application information | Project Contact |
| Tree Planting for Ecosystem Restoration and Green Jobs: Georgia's Growing Green | $ 897,000 | Project Completed | gwhite@gfc.state.ga.us |
| Enhanced Fuels Management and Community Wildfire Protection Plans | $ 3,589,000 | Project Completed | |
| GA Stewardship Revisit Prescribed Burn | $ 2,243,000 | Project Completed | lbrown@gfc.state.ga.us |
| Cogongrass and Invasive Species Eradication | $ 1,795,000 | Project Completed | ce@gfc.state.ga.us |
| Regional Longleaf Pine Restoration Initiative and Fuel Reduction | $ 1,742,000 | Project Completed | |
| Dixon Memorial State Forest Wildland Recovery and Habitat Restoration | $ 377,000 | Project Completed | |
Resources
- Reporting Forms
- Project Photos
- Project Maps
- Recipient Comments
- Job Announcements
- Landowner Information
- Vendor Opportunities
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Report Fraud
- GFC Directory
- Recovery Act - State of Georgia
- Recovery Act - U.S. Department of Agriculture
