The U.S. Forest Service has announced an anticipated $3.15 million in funding available for the 2012 Community Forest Program. The program provides financial assistance to establish community forests that provide continuing and accessible community ben… more »

Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, this award honors communities at the forefront of health improvement. Applicants must describe their community, its population health challenges, and how their community became a healthier place to live,… more »

EPA is now accepting letters of interest from communities interested in receiving direct assistance for projects that facilitate the use of green infrastructure to protect water quality. Technical assistance will be provided through EPA contract support, and will be directed to watersheds/sewersheds with significant water quality degradation associated with urban stormwater. more »

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $110 million available for its Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program in 2012. more »

EPA announces that the application period for the 11th annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement is now open. This competition is open to public and private-sector entities that have successfully used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally, socially, and economically. more »

Idaho Smart Growth is now accepting nominations for their eighth annual Grow Smart awards. The awards recognize the innovative work of communities, builders, planners, architects, organizations, and developers whose work exemplifies smart growth princip… more »