he Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS), announces the Trees Across Mississippi (TAM) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program.
Donor Name: Mississippi Forestry Commission
State: Mississippi
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program is designed to encourage projects that plant trees, increase the benefits of tree canopy, create and support long-term urban and community forestry programs, and promote tree care in communities throughout Mississippi.
Goals of the U&CF Program
An important goal of Mississippi’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is to inspire or enhance local or statewide urban and community forestry programs with an emphasis on increasing:
- Local capacity
- Volunteer involvement
- Planning
- Training and continuing education
Priorities
Projects that demonstrate using funding to provide the largest impact will receive priority. Grantees are encouraged to do projects of state-wide significance, such as training, publications, or research that could be used to provide information on a statewide basis. First-time municipal applicants and municipalities seeking Tree City USA status are also given priority for funding. Tree planting and demonstration projects will have the lowest priority for funding.
Funding Information
Available Funds: Both IRA-qualified projects and non-IRA projects: up to $40,000.00.
Eligible Projects
- The U&CF Grant Program is intended to support new initiatives, programs, projects, staff positions, and activities not currently being funded through other sources or to expand existing programs that would not occur without grant funds. It is not intended to substitute for current funding levels.
- The Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is not intended for beautification of tree plantings, and a maximum of 15% of the Federal funds awarded is allowable for plant material and tree planting.
- Projects will benefit from clearly stated goals, well-thought-out budgets, and well-planned scheduling that utilizes volunteers, creates local partnerships, promotes the development of local community forestry programs, has a long-term focus and benefits, and/or has an educational or technology transfer component.
The program’s objectives support the following categories:
- Urban and Community Forestry Program Development
- Urban and Community Forestry Program Improvement
- Non-profit Program Development
- Tree Planting Projects
- Information, Education, and Training
- Demonstration and Site-Specific Projects
- Regional and Statewide Special Projects
Eligibility Criteria
Funds may be awarded to units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, or civic groups that are not 501(c)3 eligible, must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. All grant recipients must be able to receive grant funds via Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs).
For more information, visit MFC.
