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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
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SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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42.070
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State Project Title:
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Hurricane Idalia Silviculture Recovery Program
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Agency:
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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Program:
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Forest and Resource Protection
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Budget Entity:
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42110400
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Specific Appropriation:
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Ch. 2023-349 Laws of Florida, Section 24; No new Funding for FY 26-276
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Appropriation Category:
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080145 FY 24 Timber Cost Share Grants
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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Ch. 2023-349 Laws of Florida, Rule 5I.5
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Objectives:
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The Hurricane Idalia Silviculture Recovery Program will provide targeted site preparation and tree
planting assistance on forest land within the state damaged by Hurricane Idalia in 2023. Specifically,
this program is designed to help landowners cover costs associated with clearing debris, mechanical,
chemical and prescribed fire site preparation, purchasing seedlings and replanting forest stands
damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Idalia. The program aims to retroactively provide this financial
support for approved practices that occurred on or after August 30, 2023 through the end of the
appropriation.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Cooperative Agreements
Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Local Government; Non-Profit; Private Landowners
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Restrictions:
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Funding will be allocated to eligible applicants on a first come first serve basis. Eligibility is limited
to project locations that were forested on August 30, 2023 and that experienced significant
damage as a direct result of Hurricane Idalia. Eligibility is also limited to properties located within
the counties specified in Laws of Florida Chapter 2023-349, Section 24.
If the trees produced from the seedlings are cut down, harvested or otherwise intentionally
destroyed within 5 years of planting, the applicant will be responsible for repaying the program
the cost which they were reimbursed.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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Notice will be provided through avenues including but not limited to: press releases, social media,
website posting, direct contact by FFS Foresters and partner entity notification.
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Application Procedures:
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Applicants will work through FFS Foresters to complete practice information and certification of
practice needs. Applicants will submit completed applications to the Division of Administration for
batch awarding and signing of the State Financial Assistance Recipient Agreement.
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Award Procedures:
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Applications will be awarded after certification of practice needs by FFS Foresters and will be awarded
on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Deadlines:
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Application deadline was June 30, 2024.
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Information Contact:
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James Roberts
Forest Management Bureau Chief
Hurricane Idalia Silviculture Recovery Program
3125 Conner Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399
James.Roberts2@FDACS.gov
850-581-5886
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