The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has announced the Community Tree Planting Program to increase the tree resource base in cities and towns across the state of Tennessee.
Donor Name: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
State: Tennessee
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/03/2022
Grant Size: up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
It is NOT to provide beautification. Trees are work horses for our communities, providing energy savings through shading, storm water mitigation, rain interception, and air quality improvement through filtration and absorption. These are direct cost saving benefits to communities. Beautification should not be used as an objective for a TAEP tree planting project. It is recommended that a “blanket” statement for Goals and Objectives include one or more of the following: Urban trees provide a multitude of benefits including but not limited to: cooler temperatures, cleaner air, reduced flooding and erosion, help improve human health, and provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Funding Information
- Eligible applicants may apply for grants up to $20,000.
- Minimum amount requested must be $500.
- All grant contracts will start on November 1, 2022, and end on April 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants may be awarded to:
- Cities and towns
- Other local units of government
- Approved non-profit organizations such as neighborhood associations, civic groups, and community volunteer tree groups
- Elementary, secondary educational and higher learning institutions
For more information, visit Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
