Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program
Funds innovative research to improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency in utility vegetation management through integrated vegetation management practices 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; one award per project.
Summary: Supports innovative research in integrated vegetation management across the US and Canada, emphasizing safety, sustainability, and efficiency in utility vegetation management.
Description
This program funds research projects that advance integrated vegetation management (IVM) practices in the United States and Canada, with a focus on utility vegetation management. The grant was established in 2026 to commemorate Lucas Tree’s 100th anniversary and is administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). The fund seeks both qualitative and quantitative research from diverse academic and technical backgrounds that contribute to innovation, safety, and environmental stewardship in utility vegetation management.
