Communities Caring for Canopy grants provide seed funding to help communities develop and sustain programs for the advancement of urban and community trees and forests.
Donor Name: Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF)
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF), a partnership between the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation and University of Vermont Extension, seeks applicants needing financial assistance to support the development of local urban and community forestry initiatives or programs.
Funding Information
A total of $40,000 in 1:1 cost-share grants is available, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.
Project Eligibility
Projects must consist of one or more of the following program components:
- Tree planting
- Tree nursery establishment
- Tree maintenance
- Removal of trees that pose a risk to public safety (replanting required)
- Tree inventory
- Planting and management plan development
- Municipal Tree Policy or Ordinance development
- Pest and disease preparedness efforts
- Public outreach
- Staff or tree warden training
- Program development
Eligibility Criteria
Municipalities and public educational institutions may apply for a Communities Caring for Canopy grant. Projects may occur anywhere in Vermont.
For more information, visit VT UCF.
