Increasing Urban Trees in Philadelphia
The William Penn Foundation’s Increasing Urban Trees in Philadelphia grant funds research and projects to expand the city’s urban tree canopy by 35,000 trees, advancing environmental health and equity.
Funder: William Penn Foundation
Due Dates: October 22, 2026: Proposals due
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$900,000 per project (up to 3 years); total pool: $3.2 million
Summary: Supports projects to plant and care for 35,000 new trees in Philadelphia’s priority areas by 2035, advancing urban forest equity and environmental health.
Description
The William Penn Foundation seeks proposals that will help increase Philadelphia’s urban tree canopy by at least 35,000 new trees across seven key priority areas identified in the Philly Tree Plan by 2035. This initiative addresses environmental inequities, climate resilience, and public health by funding projects that directly or indirectly increase tree coverage in the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Eligible projects may involve tree planting, establishment care, community engagement, workforce development, policy advocacy, or strategies to remove barriers to planting. Proposals must clearly connect their activities to the Foundation’s objective and align with at least one sub-goal of the Philly Tree Plan.
