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With the influx of federal transportation dollars through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2023 budget package, City Parks Alliance is highlighting and educating members on the tremendous number of transportation programs that could be beneficial to their park and trail projects.

These programs include planning, capital projects, and technical assistance that aid with the creation of linear parks, trails, park access, and recreational facilities. Several of these programs have a focus on improving public safety, climate resilience, and equitable access to green space and recreation.

2025 Community Forestry Capacity Grants

Due by october 20th, 2025

The primary purpose of this Community Forestry Capacity grant program is to promote better urban forest management and the resources necessary for the retention and expansion of community tree canopy throughout the State of Florida. Trees are a vital component of urban infrastructure but must be properly managed to maximize the benefits they provide to the community. By properly managing their tree infrastructure, communities can increase property values, tourism appeal, and the physical and mental health of residents, while reducing storm water runoff, energy consumption, and air and water pollution. Community forest management also helps to identify public safety hazards to residents and structures and is a useful tool in storm preparation. Local community leaders and the public are encouraged to learn more about how their urban trees benefit their community from an economic, social, and environmental standpoint. They are also encouraged to learn about proper species selection, planting, and care for trees to minimize future maintenance problems and how to utilize green infrastructure to reduce storm water runoff.

Green Communities Grant

Application deadline is on a Rolling basis for those municipalities and counties developing a Community Forestry Management Plan

Pursuant to the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act, N.J.S.A.13:1L-17.4(c), one purpose of the New Jersey Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program (NJUCF) is to provide grants to local governments and shade tree commissions to assist in the writing and implementation of a comprehensive Community Forest Management Plan (CFMP) to the extent monies are appropriated or otherwise made available. The NJUCF Green Communities Grant was established to provide this financial assistance.

Grants are awarded to encourage the development of CFMPs and projects that strongly link the use of best management practices to achieve urban and community forestry management goals defined in theCFMP.

Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Governmental

applications accepted year round

The State of New Mexico, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), Forestry Division  is seeking applications for urban and community forestry projects to assist communities in developing and maintaining sustainable stewardship of urban and community forestry resources in New Mexico. 

Eligible applicants  are non-federal governmental entities, including public colleges and universities and tribes (as long as other federal money is not involved).  Projects located on lands owned or administered by the federal government are not eligible for this funding.

Applications may request any amount up to $60,000.00. The Forestry Division reserves the right to partially fund projects. Project contacts will be notified by the Forestry Division Program Manager before any partial funding is approved. 

N.C. Forest Service – Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program

Applications Open July 1st, 2025

The primary objective of the North Carolina Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program is to assist municipalities with reaching a level of sustainable U&CF management that matches their goals and capacity. In addition, through this process and the completion of urban and community forestry practices and activities, we will enhance the quality of living in our communities. We define urban and community forestry as follows:

• Urban forestry is defined as the management of the planting, maintenance and protection of tree populations in urban settings to enhance the economic and ecosystem services trees provide to the community.
• Community forestry is a branch of forestry that engages the community in the completion of urban forestry practices in support of local government, serves broader community needs and works for positive change.

When municipalities and partners, including community organizations and other stakeholders, accomplish urban and community forestry practices and activities in an ordered manner, they enhance the level of management in the community, leading to long term program success. 

Urban and Community Forestry Subaward Programs

See link below for application deadlines

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) received $26.6 million to stand up two subaward programs offering $10 million explicitly devoted to the nine Federally Recognized Tribes of Oregon, and $12.5 million available to all eligible entities in the State of Oregon. Both funding opportunities aim to promote community and urban forest investment and tree equity for overburdened and underserved communities. This initiative strives to support Tribal, rural, and urban communities by providing benefits beyond individual project or program investments.

These Federal Financial Assistance grant awards 24-DG-11062765-084 and 23-DG-11062765-093 are administered by ODF. As the pass-through entity, ODF will be managing all subawards for the duration of this funding opportunity. Assistance with proposal development, technical consultation, and application writing is available upon request as part of the subaward programs.

Watershed Protection Plan Implementation Grant

Applications accepted through november 30th, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Watershed Protection Plan Implementation grant, aiding communities in implementing active watershed protection plans.

The grant will support up to 15 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of watershed protection plans previously approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Applications for the grant will be accepted through Nov. 30, 2025.
Eligible entities include municipalities, public utility districts, state agencies, non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, tribal entities and community-based organizations.

A watershed protection plan is a framework for implementing integrated water quality protection and restoration strategies driven by environmental objectives.

“Watershed protection plans are critical for communities and ecosystems as they protect drinking water sources, manage flood risks and promote sustainable development,” said Karl Flocke, Texas A&M Forest Service Water Resources Program Leader. “Watershed protection planning is locally driven, and this grant will help fund the necessary steps for communities to enact their plans.”

Applicants must provide nature-based solutions that increase the strategically placed tree cover and protect water quality while increasing access to urban tree canopy and associated health, environmental and economic benefits.