Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program
Supports innovative research to improve safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship in utility vegetation management for infrastructure 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 utility and infrastructure landscapes in the US and Canada.
Key Information: LOI approval is required before full application; projects must align with integrated vegetation management priorities.
Description
The Lucas Tree Experts Integrated Vegetation Management Endowed Research Fund Grant Program, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), was launched in 2026 to honor Lucas Tree’s 100th anniversary. This program supports research that advances innovation, safety, environmental stewardship, and efficiency in utility vegetation management across the United States and Canada. Proposals are welcomed from a broad range of academic and technical disciplines, and both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are eligible. The program aims to foster projects that contribute meaningful advances to integrated vegetation management practices for utilities and infrastructure.
