Project Canopy
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Project Canopy funds science-based urban and community forestry planning, education, and tree planting across Maine, led by the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 (planning/education), up to $15,000 (planting/maintenance), up to $200,000 (IRA UCF grants); most awards require 1:1 match.
Summary: Supports Maine communities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in developing and sustaining urban and community forestry through planning, education, tree planting, and technical assistance.
Key Information: 50% match required for most grants; only costs during grant period are eligible for reimbursement.
Description
Project Canopy, an initiative of the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry, aims to strengthen community forestry across Maine by providing funding, technical assistance, and education. The program supports projects that enhance the health and livability of communities through sustainable tree management, planning, and public engagement. Funding is available for a range of activities, including community forestry planning and education, tree planting and maintenance, and larger-scale urban and community forestry projects under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Project Canopy encourages collaboration among municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and tribal organizations to develop long-term, sustainable forestry programs and to increase public awareness of the benefits of trees and forests.
