Delaware Forest Resiliency Fund
The Delaware Forest Resiliency Fund supports science-based projects to improve forest health and resilience through tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire across Delaware.
Funder: Delaware Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (first-come, first-served)
Funding Amounts: Up to 90–100% cost-share for eligible activities; prescribed fire & invasive species projects capped at $10,000/landowner; no maximum for tree planting.
Summary: Supports landowners in Delaware to improve forest resilience via cost-share for tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire.
Key Information: All projects must be at least 3 acres; landowners may not own more than 10,000 forested acres in Delaware.
Description
The Delaware Forest Resiliency Fund provides cost-share funding to landowners for projects that enhance forest health and resilience across Delaware. Supported activities include tree planting, invasive species removal, and prescribed fire, with the goal of strengthening forest ecosystems, increasing forest cover, and promoting sustainable management practices. The program is open to a wide range of landowners, including private individuals, nonprofits, homeowner associations, and local governments, and is designed to encourage proactive stewardship for long-term ecological benefits.
