Urban and Community Forestry Program
馃嚭馃嚫 United States 路 USDA Forest Service, delivered through state forestry agencies
Federal funds that flow through state urban forestry coordinators to cities and nonprofits for tree planting, inventories and care that residents use locally
This is the only federal program dedicated to urban and community trees. The Forest Service funds state forestry agencies, which run their own urban forestry grant rounds for cities, tribes and nonprofits; residents benefit through those local grantees (free tree giveaways, street tree plantings, Tree City USA programs). The program has traditionally been funded at $36 to 40 million a year plus about $1 million in national challenge cost-share grants.
Who qualifies
Direct funding goes to state agencies and, through them, to local governments, tribes and nonprofit organizations. Individuals do not apply directly; find your state coordinator to learn which local programs are funded near you.
How to apply
Use the 'Contact your State Coordinator' link on the program page to reach your state's urban and community forestry coordinator, who lists current grant rounds and funded local partners.
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