Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
The Jack Kimmel International Grant funds research outside the US to advance science and best practices in arboriculture, tree health, and risk assessment for the global tree care community.
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; project duration 1–2 years; one award per project.
Summary: Supports international research in arboriculture, tree health, and risk assessment outside the United States.
Key Information: For researchers primarily outside the US; LOI required before full application.
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, provides funding for research projects in arboriculture and urban forestry conducted primarily outside the United States. The program honors Jack Kimmel, a leader in arboriculture, and aims to advance global knowledge and best practices in tree health, arboriculture theory, and risk assessment. Research findings are expected to be widely accessible to benefit the international arboriculture community.
