DOEE seeks eligible entities to perform outreach to large parcel landowners to identify tree planting opportunities in the District of Columbia; develop and implement planting plans; maintain newly planted trees; and as appropriate, engage community members and organizations and landholders throughout the process. The amount available for the project is approximately $300,000.00. The deadline for application submissions is June 7, 2017, at 4:30 p.m.

A person may obtain a copy of this RFA by any of the following means:

• Download from the attachments below.
• Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of RFA 2017-1716-WPD” in the subject line.
• Write DOEE at 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002, “Attn: Luke Cole RE:2017-1716-WPD” on the outside of the envelope.

Eligibility: The following entities may apply for funding:

- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;
- Faith-based organizations; and
- Private Enterprises.

Additional eligibility requirements are described in the full RFA.

For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected].

An informational meeting/conference call and opportunity for question and answers will be held on May 23, 2017 @1:30 PM. The location of the meeting will be: 1200 First Street NE Washington, DC 20002, Fifth Floor. The call number is (866) 741-7514 and conference code is 2014667