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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2026 Protect Community Forests These guidelines ideally should be followed 100 percent of the time when working with ash trees throughout the state of Minnesota. However, once a community is considered to be "generally infested" with EAB (the point at which EAB-infested ash are so numerous that year-round removal of hazardous trees is necessary to mitigate risk to public), conducting ash tree removals during the emerald ash borer flight season may be necessary to avoid risk to public safety and property. EAB status map can be viewed here. Following these guidelines will provide the lowest degree of risk for movement of EAB. Application Details and Instructions When filling out the application, ensure all sections are completed and the application is submitted by the deadline. Pay close attention to the requested information and respond to all questions. Detailed responses and completeness are strongly encouraged: if funded, the application responses will become a grantee's work plan. Make sure enough information is provided, especially in the timeline and budget sections, to serve as a complete work plan. Grantees will need to meet the objectives stated in their work plans by the end of the grant program. Clearly demonstrate in the application how the proposed project serves underserved populations as defined by the Request for Applications and how it aligns with eligibility requirements (including project activities and costs). Be sure that the application does not request funding for any ineligible project expenses. A complete application will consist of the following: Required Information: 1. Name of Organization 2. Organization Type 3. Project Coordinator Information (name, title, email, phone) 4. Organizational Information (SWIFT ID, address, city/state/zip, county) 5. Total Grant Amount Requested (maximum of $150,000) 6. Annual Forestry Operating Budget 7. Authorized Signer(s) (name and email) 8. Conflict of Interest Signer(s) (name and email) 9. Proposed Project Components (e.g., planting, removal, education, etc.) 10. Planned Activities (e.g., number trees to be removed, number of trees to be planted, etc.) 11. Additional Technical Assistance and Brief Description, if applicable (see RFA for more information) 12. If awarded, does your organization need a pdf copy of the grant contract for council or board review and approval before the state issues a DocuSign agreement for signature? Yes/No Required Documents: 1. Application form (PDF, format unchanged) 2. Budget (Excel, format unchanged, additional lines added as needed) 3. 3-Year Tree Establishment Plan for newly -planted trees, if planting trees (PDF, format unchanged) 4. Species and Stock List from which trees will be planted, if planting trees (any format acceptable; contact ucf.dnr@state.mn.us with questions about species eligibility) 5. Maps of work locations, if conducting direct tree work (e.g. removal, planting, maintenance) on public non -state land 6. Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan or a Plan with an EAB component, local units of government only a. Local units of government must have adopted a Plan on or after May 1, 2019, and submit it with their application or plan to adopt a management plan through this grant process by incorporating the cost in their budget. 7. Pre -Award Risk Assessment Questionnaire and associated financial documents, if applicant is requesting $50,000 or more in grant funds. Tribal governments are exempt from this requirement. (PDF, format unchanged) 8. Letter(s) of Support, if collaborating with an outside organization (any format acceptable). A letter of support from any identified partner organization(s) should acknowledge and agree to the specific role(s) and activities attributed to the partner organization in the grant application. 2026