Community Tree Planting Grant
Community Tree Planting Grant supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in planting trees across Tennessee towns and cities for environmental benefits and cost savings.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Not specified
Funding Amounts: $500–$20,000 per grant
Summary: Supports community tree planting in Tennessee cities and towns to expand tree resources and deliver environmental and cost-saving benefits.
Key Information: The program supports trees as working community resources, not beautification projects.
Description
The Community Tree Planting Grant is the community tree planting component of the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). Funded by the Tennessee State Legislature and administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry, it aims to increase the tree resource base in cities and towns across Tennessee. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
The program emphasizes the practical services trees provide rather than beautification. These services include energy savings through shade, storm water mitigation, rain interception, and improved air quality through filtration and absorption. The grant supports community tree planting to expand these resources and their direct cost-saving benefits.
