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Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

"Private landowners planning to restore or establish five or more acres of forest land in New York State, may apply for grant awards ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000, with a required 25 percent match. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, planting trees, soil scarification, removing competing vegetation that would interfere with seedling establishment and growth, and installation of deer fence. Applicants must work with a forester or a qualified natural resource professional to develop their project. Up to two applications may be submitted per applicant, provided the applications are for separate properties."

For details, visit this link:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/119950.html

Onondaga County Executive has recently announced the creation of the SHAPEUP for Veterans Program. This program will allow income qualified Veterans up to $15,000 in grant funding to assist in home repairs to keep Veteran residents in their homes. The funding is limited so act quickly.
Below you will find a Fact Sheet, Bullet Points and the application itself.

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Take the time to read about what the LaFayette Advisory Conservation Commission is doing. They have many projects in the works to benefit the Town. Community Solar, Memorial Bench/Tree Program, Park plantings, just to name a few.

LaFayette Advisory Conservation Commission - Town of LaFayette, NY

The Town of LaFayette and the LaFayette Optimist Club have developed a Memorial Tree & Bench Program at Stafford Park to give LaFayette residents the opportunity to sponsor a tree or bench in memory of loved ones. The following link describes the program followed by a request and agreement form for those interested in sponsoring a tree or bench.
https://www.townoflafayette.com/memorial-program...