Tree and Soil Research Fund for Landscape Architecture Grant Program
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Tree and Soil Research Fund for Landscape Architecture Grant Program supports researchers studying urban trees, soils, and planting practices to advance knowledge for landscape architecture and tree care.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Letter of Intent) | October 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Endowment goal: annual grants of at least $25,000 after reaching $500,000; minimum 10% outside support
Summary: Supports research on urban trees, soils, and planting practices relevant to landscape architecture and related communities.
Key Information: An approved Letter of Intent is required before access to the full application.
Description
The Tree and Soil Research Fund supports research of interest to landscape architecture and related communities, with a special focus on trees and soils. Established by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) in 2017 as a permanently restricted endowment, it welcomes qualitative and quantitative research across academic and technical disciplines.
The program’s 2025 priorities cover urban tree and soil design and specification, nursery and propagation practices, species diversity, root and canopy structure, soil and drainage modification, planting practices and spaces, tree establishment and maintenance, and planting-soil management. These priorities are not exhaustive: other research related to landscape architecture may be considered. TREE Fund seeks to make findings freely and widely available while recognizing academic and professional publication needs.
