Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program
This grant funds research advancing innovative, safe, and sustainable integrated vegetation management in utility corridors, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (LOI deadline) | October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project duration 1–3 years; no more than one award per project.
Summary: Funds innovative research in integrated vegetation management to advance safety and sustainability in utility vegetation management in the US and Canada.
Description
The Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), supports research that advances innovation, safety, and sustainability in integrated vegetation management (IVM) for utility corridors throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 2026 to mark the centennial of John Lucas Tree Expert Co., the program seeks proposals from diverse academic and technical backgrounds—both qualitative and quantitative—that generate actionable knowledge for the utility vegetation management sector and the broader community. TREE Fund facilitates the dissemination of funded research through publications and presentations to maximize industry impact.
