New Jersey Schools Can Get Money to Plant More Trees
Official: Marking Climate Week, DEP, TCNJ and Sustainable Jersey Announce Award of $4.55 Million in Trees for Schools Grants
Reading: The award of $4.55 million in Trees for Schools grants directly expands New Jersey's climate mitigation infrastructure by funding tree planting and greening initiatives in schools.
Schools can use these grants to improve their outdoor spaces while helping fight climate change.
In clear language
New Jersey is giving $4.55 million to schools across the state to plant and care for trees on school grounds. This money comes from the Department of Environmental Protection, The College of New Jersey, and Sustainable Jersey working together during Climate Week. Schools can use these grants to improve their outdoor spaces while helping fight climate change.
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Who does this affect?
- Public and private schools in New Jersey looking to add trees to their campuses
- Students who will benefit from greener school environments and outdoor learning spaces
- Local communities surrounding schools that will see more trees and cleaner air
- Teachers who can use school grounds for environmental education
What can you do?
- If you work at or lead a school, check if your school is eligible and apply for Trees for Schools grant funding
- Support tree-planting initiatives at your child's school or local school by volunteering or advocating with school leadership
- Learn more about the program at nj.gov/dep and encourage your school to participate in future grant cycles
Timeline
- 2023-09-22 - Announcement made during Climate Week
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