The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) offers two funding opportunities to expand tree canopy coverage and support sustainable urban ecosystems statewide.
The Community Tree Planting (TAEP) Grant is funded by the State of Tennessee and aims to increase tree canopy cover. Awards range from $500 to $20,000.
The Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant is funded by the USDA Forest Service and supports the management of urban and community forests. Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000.
Eligible applicants for both grants include local governments, nonprofits, and public education institutions.
Priority is given to first-time applicants. Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. CT on September 27, 2024.
For more information see the Tennessee Department of Agriculture website and click on the Newsroom link.
For proposal assistance, contact Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Ashley Kite-Rowland at ashley.kite-rowland@tn.gov.