Urban & Community Forestry Assistance

This grant provides funding in four key areas:

• Urban and Community Forestry Management: Supports a full range of community forestry activities, from canopy assessment and planning to planting and long-term maintenance.
• Tree Planting: Focuses on projects that address tree equity, reduce urban heat, replace trees lost to storms, and create new greenspaces.
• Program Development or Capacity Building: Helps establish or grow tree boards, nonprofit organizations, and advocacy groups dedicated to urban forestry.
• Workforce Development: Expands opportunities to build a diverse, skilled workforce in the field of urban forestry through outreach and training programs.

Eligible Grantees

• Municipalities & other local units of government
• Nonprofit organizations
  
• Educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities

Available Funds

Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $40,000. Minimum amount requested must be $5,000.

If you need assistance, please contact Ashley Kite-Rowland at Ashley.Kite-Rowland@tn.gov.

• Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Application