Public trees are important parts of municipal infrastructure, and their management takes time, money, and expertise. DEC supports municipalities through the process of developing a municipal or public tree management program.
Potential Funding Sources for Your Urban Forest
Finding funding for the maintenance and management of your urban forest can be a challenge. In addition to the Urban and Community Forestry Grants program, there are other grants and programs that offer funding for different aspects of urban forestry and green infrastructure. The programs below are organized by state, federal, and other sources of funding. Urban forestry provides many benefits, and those benefits such as stormwater management, flood control, heat island mitigation, reduced energy costs for buildings, and others overlap with the goals and priorities of these grants. Visit each grant’s website for complete eligibility details and future grant offerings. For a complete list of DEC grants, visit the grant application page.
