Urban & Community Forestry
Forecasted
The Urban & Community Forestry grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture funds science-based urban tree planting and management projects to enhance environmental quality in Tennessee's cities and towns.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; typically supports community-scale urban forestry projects.
Summary: Supports Tennessee communities and nonprofits in establishing, expanding, and sustaining urban forestry initiatives and tree planting on public lands.
Description
The Urban & Community Forestry Program, managed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, aims to improve urban environments across Tennessee by supporting the planting and management of trees in cities and towns. The program provides both technical assistance and grant funding to help communities and nonprofit organizations initiate or expand local urban forestry programs. Grants typically fund projects such as tree planting on public land, development of urban forestry plans, and establishment of self-sustaining community forestry efforts. The program is supported by the USDA Forest Service and seeks to foster healthier, more sustainable urban spaces throughout the state.
