Bill > SB3422

This bill amends the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act to ensure all grants awarded under the program are "cost-share grants," meaning the grant recipient must contribute a portion of the project's cost. Importantly, these recipient contributions can include "in-kind contributions," which are non-monetary contributions like volunteer labor or donated materials, not just cash. Furthermore, grants received through this program can now be used as matching funds for federal grant awards, provided the federal grant's purpose aligns with the goals of the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Act, which aims to restore degraded natural areas and promote native vegetation for climate change mitigation.