Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Forecasted
The Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grants fund science-based projects to improve, assess, and manage urban forests, led by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Funder: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Inflation Reduction Act Grant) | January 2027 (Technical Assistance Program) | March 2027 (Planting, Preservation, and Invasive Control Grant) | July 2027 (Statewide Community Tree Canopy Assessment) | July 2027 (Capacity Grants)
Funding Amounts: 50-50 matching grants; typical award sizes vary by category and funding availability.
Summary: Supports Florida organizations to develop or enhance urban and community forestry programs and improve local urban forests.
Key Information: Anticipated deadlines; program details and categories may change—check the program page for updates.
Description
The Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grants program, administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), provides funding to support the development and enhancement of urban and community forestry initiatives across Florida. Drawing on U.S. Forest Service technical services funds, the program aims to help local governments, educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations improve the health, management, and benefits of urban forests. Eligible projects include tree planting, urban tree inventories, canopy assessments, management planning, and public education efforts to promote best practices in arboriculture and forestry management.
