Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
The Jack Kimmel International Grant funds global research to advance arboriculture science, tree health, and risk assessment, prioritizing projects led by researchers outside the United States.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 1, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; typical project duration is 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports global research in arboriculture, tree health, and risk assessment, prioritizing projects outside the United States.
Key Information: LOI is required and must be approved before full application; focus areas are strictly enforced.
Description
The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) in partnership with the Canadian TREE Fund, supports innovative research in arboriculture and urban forestry worldwide, with a particular emphasis on projects led by researchers outside the United States. The grant honors Jack Kimmel’s legacy in urban forestry and aims to advance the science and practice of arboriculture, improve tree health, and develop effective risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Grants are awarded based on the relevance and value of proposed projects to the arboriculture community, and recipients are expected to disseminate their findings broadly for the benefit of practitioners and researchers globally.
