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January 13, 2003
AND CONSERVATION
2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804-3199
(406) 542-4300 Telefax (406) 542-4217
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
JUDY MARTZ
GOVERNOR
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE (406) 444-2074
TELEFAX: (406) 4442684
Dear Sir or Madam:
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The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is happy to announce the 2003 Grant
Program to promote the observance of ARBOR DAY in Montana. Grants of $150 each are available to support
Arbor Day celebrations in Montana's communities. The grant funds may be used to purchase trees, refreshments,
Arbor Day t-shirts, handouts or other items to enhance the celebration in your community.
Communities with the Tice City USA designation since at least 2001 are eligible for an additional $150 for a total
Arbor Day Grant of $300. Eligible communities include Anaconda, Billings, Bozeman, Broadus, Butte-Silver Bow,
Fort Benton, Great Falls, Hamilton, Hardin, Harlowton, Havre, Helena, Judith Gap, Kalispell, Libby, Malmstrom
Air Force Base, Manhattan, Missoula, Pelson, Red Lodge, Ronan, Roundup, Shelby, Sheridan, Sidney, Twin
Bridges, Whitefish, and WlutehA Please limit one per community.
Applications must be on file in the Missoula office of the Montana DNRC by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, March 28,
2003. They may be delivered in person, mailed or faxed. All applicants will be notified the first week of ApriL In
the event more applications are received than funds are available, successful applicants will be randomly selected.
This is a reimbursement grant, which means that the grantee cities must submit copies of paid invoices, with check
numbers, in the amount of $150 to receive payment for the grant. Participation requires a 35% match in cash or
in-kind donations by the grantee. Records to substantiate at least 352/o must he tr nt on file. The successful
applicants will be sent a report/accomplishment form and sub-grant form to sign and return. Payment will be
made upon receipt of these items.
Montana joins most other states in annually celebrating Arbor Day on the last Friday of April - the 251i, however,
trees and planting conditions don't honor calendar and many Montana communities choose to celebrate Arbor
Day at differeat times.
Enclosed are an Arbor Day Grant Program Application Form and an Arbor Day Proclamation. I strongly
encourage your community to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Montana
Community Forestry Program office at 406-542-4284 or the Community Forester in your region. Thank you very
much.
Kelley Gundale
Community Forestry Program Manager
Sincerely,
Enclosures
Regional Foresters,
Mark Lennon, Western Region Community Forester, 406-883-5599
Jeff Roe, Eastern Region Community Forester, 406-232-2034
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BOR DAY PROCLA
WHEREAS, natural areas, trees, and landscapes provide not only community
beautification but also economic and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, trees provide many benefits to the community, including air
purification, windbreaks, noise reduction, shade and energy savings; and
WHEREAS, planting trees and maintaining older trees provides an opportunity
for community interaction, volunteerism, economic development, and
environmental conservation; and
WHEREAS, our efforts to improve the environment benefit present and future
generations; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day in Montana is officially the last Friday in April;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,
I, , Mayor of Montana, do hereby
proclaim as Arbor Day in , and encourage
citizens to participate in appropriate activities and to take advantage of the
benefits of the parks and other natural areas in our community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF,
I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of
to be affixed on this the of 2003.
Mayor Date
2003 ARBOR DAY GRANT PROGRAM
Community Applying:
Federal Tax Identification Number.
Contact Person:
Title:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
IS YOUR CITY/TOWN PRESENTLY DESIGNATED A TREE CITY USA
COMMUNITY BY THE NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION?
(CIRCLE ONE) IF SO, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL
$150 GRANT.
YES
NO
IMPORTANT!!
Please answer each question below carefully. Failure to do so may result in loss of
eligibility. Funds are available on a reimbursement basis. To receive your grant award,
you must submit cash receipts totaling $150. A 35% match is required and can be cash
or in-kind contributions. Applications must be received by Friday, March 28, 2003.
Grant awards will be made by Friday, April 4, 2003. Applications will be accepted by
mail or fax. If you have any questions, please call 406-542-4284.
1. When is your community planning to celebrate Arbor Day? Your local Arbor Day
Proclamation signed by the Mayor must be attached.
APPLICATION
2. Arbor Day Event: Describe the celebration your community is planning. How will
this grant help your community's celebration?
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE
1 certify the celebration described in this application is approved and
supported by the city government
Date
Authorized Signature, Title
Mail completed application materials by Friday, March 28, 2003 to:
ARBOR DAY GRANT PROGRAM
DNRC FORESTRY
MONTANA COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM
2705 SPURGIN ROAD
MISSOUIIA, MONTANA 598043199
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FAX @ 406-542-4203