If you tuned into last month’s Tree Link, you likely read that we’ve opened applications for the Largest Urban and Community Forestry Grant Funding Cycle in DNR Agency History. As a follow up to the announcement, we’ll be providing Tree Link readers with monthly updates until applications are due on March 4th. Since the announcement, UCF staff hosted a grant informational session on December 16th. If you were not able to tune in, the webinar recording, PowerPoint slides, Q&A and more are now posted and available on our website.

As a quick recap: The 2022-2023 Community Forestry Assistance Grant is currently accepting applications for projects ranging from $5,000 to $40,000. The funding is available to support a wide variety of urban forestry projects and activities that can help create healthier communities. The total funding amount available this year is $550,000 – the largest amount offered by UCF for a single grant cycle.

Applications are due March 4, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. Once awarded, successful grantees with fully executed agreements can start their projects on July 1, 2022. All projects must be completed by June 1, 2023.

We look forward to receiving your applications!