The Washington State Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program works to educate citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological, and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local governments, citizen groups, and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live and work in Washington State.
Donor Name: Department of Natural Resources
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/04/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $40,000
Grant Duration: 11 Months
Details:
The purpose of this grant is to assist communities with planning and implementing projects that improve management, care, and public engagement with trees growing in parks, natural areas, and along public rights-of-way. The Projects should also address social and environmental disparities in Washington communities by investing in community-identified urban forestry needs that advance environmental, social, or public health outcomes.
The mission of the DNR UCF Program is to provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plant, and manage forests and trees for public benefits and quality of life.
Funding Information
- The 2022-2023 Community Forestry Assistance Grant is currently accepting applications for projects ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.
- July 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023 (11 months).
Eligibility Criteria
- City, town, and county governments
- Tribal governments
- 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations
- Public educational institutions
- Special taxing districts (examples: Hospital Districts, Conservation Districts, Public Parks Districts)
For more information, visit Urban and Community Forestry Grant.
