America in Bloom and the CN Railway have partnered to create the “EcoConnexions From the Ground Up” grants program.
Donor Name: America in Bloom
States: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2022
Details:
CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up supports collaborative community greening projects that enhance landscapes in communities neighboring CN rail lines to meet the following objectives:
- Enhance the quality of life in cities, villages, and townships.
- Promote public health benefits through the proper planting and care of trees and plants.
- Ensure that community landscapes provide ecosystem services – clean air and water, increased property values, reduced erosion and stormwater runoff, wildlife habitat, moderated temperatures, lessened energy demands, and year-round enjoyment.
- Enhance community tree canopy by properly planting diverse, quality trees for long-term sustainability and resistance to future pests.
- Beautify community gateways and create significant landscapes demonstrating the contribution of flowers and plants to growing community pride and economic vitality.
- Leverage CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up grant support to catalyze strong and enduring community partnerships to undertake and sustain community greening efforts.
- Provide opportunities for CN and its neighbors to work together towards shared goals of environmental stewardship.
- Support long-term community greening through ongoing involvement in America in Bloom.
Available Funding
- CN EcoConnexions From the Ground Up will provide funding, however it will not fund more than 50% of project costs.
- Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate multiple funding sources. A minimum of 50% matching funding must come from other sources (such as municipalities, service clubs, donations, etc.) and can include in-kind contributions.
- Priority will be given to high-profile, significant landscapes that are accessible to the public and are in need of beautification.
Eligibility Criteria
Municipalities, townships, other local governments and locally active non-profit groups in communities neighboring CN rail lines in the US.
For more information, visit AIB/CN Eco Connexions From the Ground Up Grants Program.