2022 Tree Planting in Disadvantaged Communities After Ash Tree Loss

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Lands and Forests is pleased to announce available funding for Tree Planting in Disadvantaged Communities After Ash Tree Loss. Funding for this 2-year grant comes from the US Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters through the State Urban Forest Resilience Grant and from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund (EPF). Grant projects must plant trees for urban and community forests in New York State. “Urban and community forests” for the purpose of this grant includes areas with street trees and park trees. Projects should be well thought out and include follow-up care for newly planted trees and be supported by the municipality and community as part of larger strategic goals and planning for the community.