Community Forestry Grants

The Community Forestry Grants program is designed to provide funds for projects that address the urban forestry needs of municipal governments, schools, nonprofit organizations, and volunteer groups throughout Michigan. Projects that develop or enhance urban and community forestry resources are eligible, with typical categories including management and planning, education and training, tree planting, and Arbor Day activities. All tree planting projects must occur on public land or land open to the public.

Eligible applicants include local units of government, schools, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. However, due to a loss in federal funding, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is unable to offer this grant in 2025-2026. Consequently, the dollar amount available is $0, and there is no application deadline or timeline for this cycle.