Grants to Help Improve Tree Canapy and Forestry
GrantID: 16494
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
This grant opportunity administered by a community‑forestry nonprofit supports a variety of projects aimed at improving tree canopy, urban forestry, and environmental resilience in eligible communities, primarily in certain states in Iowa and Illinois, with occasional opportunities in neighboring areas.
Funding is available through multiple streams depending on the nature of the project. For community‑based tree planting initiatives, some grants offer up to about $5,000 per community. For larger or more structured efforts, eligible communities may receive grants ranging from approximately $3,000 up to $15,000 to support tree planting and canopy‑diversification efforts.
The grants are generally available to municipalities, community organizations, volunteer groups, and public‑sector entities. Eligible projects include planting trees in public spaces such as streets, parks, schools, community centers, and trails, conducting tree inventories or management plans, and in some cases professional removal of dead or hazardous trees on public land with opportunities for replacement planting. The funding may cover the cost of trees, and in certain grant streams, it may support planning, management work, or removal of unsafe trees prior to replanting.
The overarching intent is to enhance urban and community forests — increasing canopy cover, improving biodiversity, mitigating environmental stressors such as storm damage or insect infestation, enhancing public green spaces, and contributing to the sustainability and resilience of communities.
In summary, this grant program offers modest-to-medium sized awards to public entities and community-based groups in eligible Midwestern states, funding tree planting, canopy management, inventory planning, and tree removal/re‑planting — all with the goal of building healthier, greener, and more sustainable community environments.
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