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Urban and community forestry
Urban and community forestry
Trees help communities thrive
The Urban and Community Forestry Program brings the benefits of trees to Michigan communities through planning and partnership. We assist with forest management activities, community policy development and education. The program is funded through the USDA Forest Service and is advised by a volunteer council that promotes conservation and maintenance of urban forests.
Connect with the UCF Program staff:
Program Manager, Kevin Sayers
Program Urban Forester, Lawrence Law
Program Grant Specialist, Kerry Gray
Program Urban Forester, Daphna Gadoth
Grant opportunities
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
Community Forestry Grants
The next application opportunity will be summer 2025.
DTE Energy Foundation tree planting grants
The DTE Tree Planting awardees are selected and consist of 28 communities and organizations to receive a portion of $106,680 in grant funding to expand tree coverage.
2024-2025 DTE Tree Planting Awardees
Next application opportunity will be summer 2025.
UCF IRA Grants
Competitive grant program for urban forestry projects that focus on tree planting, care and management in Michigan's underserved communities.
Applications are now being accepted for the final round of the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act grant program.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 at 5pm ET.
Application: The grant application is now available in MiGrants. For information on accessing the application and applying, see "How to Apply" in the Grant Handbook.
Grant Webinar will be hosted on January 24, 2025 at 1 pm ET. Register here. The webinar will be recorded and posted on this webpage.
To determine eligibility please use the link below:
Tree City USA program
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree USA family of programs has been greening cities and towns across America since 1976. It's a nationwide movement that provides a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees.
Every year, thousands of cities, campuses and utilities are recognized for their commitment to quality tree care and sustainable urban forest management.
Arbor Day: A celebration of trees!
Arbor Day 2025 will be Friday, April 25.
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all the good things trees provide. It's annually held on the last Friday in April.
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