# Community Forestry Grants Program

> Grant from Texas A&M Forest Service (State) for TX, United States.

Official page: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/communityforestryresources/communityforestrygrants
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/tx-tamfs-community-forestry-grants · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Seasonal

**What you get:** Reimbursement grants for tree planting and urban forestry projects; over $1.2 million offered statewide in 2026

Annual grant program run by Texas A&M Forest Service for public and non-profit entities. Six categories: community resiliency, human health enhancement and access, municipal forester, workforce development, tree planting, and watershed protection. Grants are reimbursement-based; awardees invoice eligible expenses after the work is done.

## Who qualifies

Public or non-profit entities in Texas (cities, school districts, neighborhoods, nonprofits). Individual residents cannot apply directly but can benefit through a local grantee.

## How to apply

Respond to the annual request for proposals on the program page; 2026 proposals were due 5 p.m. CST March 1, 2026. Sign up for the program newsletter for the next cycle and contact your local Texas A&M Forest Service community forester for help.

**When:** Annual; proposals due around March 1

**For:** Municipalities, Community groups, Schools

> Note: The 2026 round is closed and awards ($389,340) were announced in July 2026; next cycle dates not yet posted.