Ferguson Neighborhood Tree Assistance Program (FNTAP)
Ferguson Neighborhood Tree Assistance Program (FNTAP) is offering the following program to assist residents with hazardous tree removal on their personal property. This program is made possible by funding through the NEXT Revolution Project Butterfly proceeds. The program uses a city-wide tree survey to identify the highest risk trees and address them in order of risk. FNIP will pay 75% of the tree removal up to a $2,500 maximum FNIP payout. Please read the Program Guidelines carefully and ensure you clearly understand the requirements.
Applicants must be eligible for the grant as outlined in the following Program Requirements and provide these Required Attachments: (1) completed application and signed liability waiver, (2) pictures detailing the existing tree targeted for removal, (3) proof of homeowner insurance, (4) two bids from tree removal companies listed on the approved vendor list on the last page of this packet. Applications are accepted on a first come-first served basis; gifts are given until none remain.
I. Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include trees on owner occupied properties, that are within the City of Ferguson. The program provides assistance for removal of dead, dying, diseased or otherwise hazardous trees. Each owner occupant is afforded assistance for one tree on their property. Insurance jobs are not eligible.
II. Project Requirements
The attached application must be filled out completely and submitted to fnipdirector@gmail.com. All applicants must provide at least two bids from the list of approved tree companies attached on the last page of this packet. Applications received after the deadline will not be eligible for the program in Phase 1. Trees will be assessed and prioritized into project phases by FNIP and a certified arborist. You will be contacted by FNIP after your application has been reviewed and the assessment is completed. Approval is required prior to the contractor starting work.
III. Contractor Payment
Once the homeowner has provided FNIP with a dated paid receipt to the tree removal company, for their respective payment portion, FNIP will then make their respective portion of the payment directly to the tree removal company or reimburse the homeowner if already paid for.
IV. Terms of the Fund
- Your property taxes must be current and proof of homeowners insurance is required.
- A certified arborist will determine the tree’s health and safety risk. Issues related to treeroots are not addressed by this program. Stump removal is not included in the program. The FNTAP program cannot address tree emergencies.
- The recipients agree that their names may be used for the purpose of publicizing the Grant Matching Funds
Low-Income Program Summary
Sponsored by the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program (FNIP) Exterior Home Improvement Fund is a grant of up to $3,500 maximum toward eligible projects.
Applicants must be eligible for the grant as outlined in the Ferguson Neighborhood Tree Assistance Program (FNTAP) Requirements. In addition to the FNTAP Required attachments all applicants applying for the Low-Income Program are required to provide proof of Household Income for all occupants in the residence. Additional Required attachments: (1) 1040 Federal tax return for the previous year for each occupant of the residence. If a 1040 Federal tax return was not filed then a w2, 1099, benefit/award letters, or other proof of income will be required for each occupant. All Social Security numbers and bank account numbers should be redacted (blacked out) prior to submitting the information to FNIP. Applications are accepted on a first come-first served basis; gifts are given until none remain.
I. Low-Income Qualifications
Low-Income applicants supplied 1040 Federal tax return, benefit/award letters, or other proof ofannual income will be used to assess if the Household Income is below 80% of the 2023 Ferguson Median Income level as defined by the HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau, currentlylisted as $36,885, (80% of $46,106).
II. Low-Income Project Requirements
Qualified projects do not require matching funds pledged to the exterior improvement project by the homeowner. The maximum grant is $3,500. All project applicants must attach two contractor bids with a detailed plan for the tree removal.
III. Payment
Once the homeowner has provided FNIP with all the respective application requirements then FNIP will work with the selected tree company to make their respective portion of the payment ($3,500 maximum) directly to the tree removal company.