Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program
Supports research advancing integrated vegetation management for utility and infrastructure corridors, fostering innovative, science-based solutions across the US and Canada.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (LOI opens) | September 1, 2026 (LOI due) | September 15, 2026 (Invitation to apply) | October 15, 2026 (Full application due) | December 2026 (Notification)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project duration 1–3 years; one award per project.
Summary: Supports innovative research advancing integrated vegetation management in utility contexts across the US and Canada.
Key Information: Only institutions (not individuals) in the US or Canada are eligible; LOI approval required before full application.
Description
The Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), advances research in integrated vegetation management (IVM) for utility, municipal, railroad, and pipeline environments across the United States and Canada. Established in 2026 to commemorate the centennial of John Lucas Tree Expert Co., the program seeks proposals that enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in utility vegetation management. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are welcomed, and the program encourages interdisciplinary applications addressing contemporary IVM challenges.
