Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program
Supports research to advance safer, greener, and more efficient integrated vegetation management practices for utility and transportation sectors in the US and Canada.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 1, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; project duration: 1–3 years; no more than one award per project.
Summary: Supports innovative research in integrated vegetation management for safer, greener, and more efficient practices in the US and Canada.
Key Information: LOI approval is required before full application; minimum 10% match required; institutional overhead capped at 10%.
Description
The Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program supports research that advances integrated vegetation management (IVM) in the United States and Canada. This program, managed by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), encourages proposals from a range of academic and technical disciplines—both qualitative and quantitative—that contribute to safer, greener, and more efficient vegetation management, especially for utility, transportation, and related sectors. The fund was established in celebration of Lucas Tree’s 100th anniversary, reflecting a commitment to industry innovation, safety, and stewardship.
