Miami, FL — Friends of The Underline is proud to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for nonprofit environmental education partners as part of the “Growing Miami’s Green Corridor: Cultivating Community Environmental Stewards” initiative. Supported by an urban forestry grant from the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, this program aims to engage the public in urban forestry education, empowering them to become environmental stewards of South Florida’s unique ecosystem.

In an effort to grow awareness about the power of trees and green infrastructure  to our community’s resilience, the RFP seeks qualified South Florida nonprofit organizations experienced in engaging diverse audiences in environmental education. To promote equitable access to nature, these organizations will design and deliver workshops focused on the importance of native trees and plants, their benefits to local ecosystems, and fostering community involvement. Selected nonprofits will receive funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support the creation and delivery of their programs.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with a strong track record in environmental education and community engagement across Miami-Dade County. Experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities is required.

Key Dates

• Issue Date: October 28, 2024  
• Proposal Deadline: December 8, 2024, by 5 PM EST  
• Informational Session: November 15, 2024, at 11 AM via Zoom  

Application link here. 

Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Asha Bertsch, Horticulturist, at asha.bertsch@theunderline.org. Interested organizations are invited to attend the November 15 informational session by emailing info@theunderline.org.

About Friends of The Underline
Friends of The Underline (FUL) is committed to creating a world-class, 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Miami’s Metrorail, offering innovative environmental programs that connect people to nature and promote a resilient, healthy community.

About the Forest Service
The Forest Service is educating communities, making historic investments, and increasing equitable access to green spaces with funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Grants are provided through the Urban and Community Forestry Program. Grant projects enhance community stewardship and improve the condition of urban forests — where 84 percent of Americans live, work, and play.