The Grit City Trees is Tacoma’s free street tree program, offering residents trees, supplies, and support to help grow healthier neighborhoods.
Donor Name: City of Tacoma
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/03/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grit City Trees is Tacoma’s annual free street tree program, providing residents with trees to enhance neighborhoods and improve community wellbeing.
The program prioritizes equity by focusing on areas with low tree canopy and greater need. Since 2016, Grit City Trees has provided over 2,000 trees across Tacoma—enhancing public spaces, improving air quality, and building community resilience.
The purpose of the Grit City Trees is Free street trees and other supporting materials for eligible Tacoma residents.
Eligibility Criteria
Tacoma property owners with right-of-way planting areas or renters with landlord permission; Priority given to areas with low to moderate opportunity (per Tacoma’s Equity Index). This program does not support permit compliance for development or tree removal requirements.
For more information, visit City of Tacoma.
