Community Forestry Grants
Forecasted
Community Forestry Grants support Michigan communities through tree planning, education, planting, and Arbor Day projects that develop and improve urban and community forestry resources.
Funder: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $0 available for 2025–2026; no future award amount announced
Summary: Supports projects that develop and improve urban and community forestry resources across Michigan.
Key Information: Grant-funded tree planting must be on public land or land open to the public.
Description
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Community Forestry Grants support projects addressing the urban forestry needs of communities throughout Michigan. Administered through the department’s Forest Resources Division, the program draws on funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s state and private forestry program.
Projects may include tree inventories, management plans, educational workshops, training materials, community tree planting, and Arbor Day activities. Typical categories are management and planning, education and training, tree planting, and Arbor Day, though categories may change from year to year.
