Air quality across the state is being affected by wildfire smoke. Before heading outdoors, get information on current conditions and alerts at Michigan.gov/MiAir, and learn about the state’s response to inform and protect the public at Michigan.gov/EGLEWildfireSmoke.
Forestry grants
Grants are available to assist with urban and community forestry, private forest stewardship, volunteer fire departments and more. Each grant program has specific criteria for eligible projects and who can apply, as well as specific application deadlines and minimum/maximum grant request amounts.
Available grants
Urban and Community Forestry Program
Offers grants for tree management, care and planting. Visit www.michigan.gov/ucf to see current grant opportunities.
Federal Landscape Scale Restoration Grants
A USDA Forest Service grant program that promotes restoration of priority forest landscapes and furthers priorities identified in State Forest Action Plans. State Foresters may support up to 5 projects.
Michigan Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants
Provides funding to assist fire departments in acquiring fire-fighting equipment for local communities. Fire departments in rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less are eligible to apply.