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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 contacts:
Program Manager, Kevin Sayers
Program Urban Forester, Lawrence Sobson
Program Grant Specialist, Kerry Gray
Grant opportunities
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
Community Forestry Grants
FY25 Community Forest Grant applications were due by 5:00 pm EDT on September 20, 2024 and are currently under review.
DTE Energy Foundation tree planting grants
We are accepting grant applications through 5 pm EDT on October 25, 2024 for the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting grant program.
UCF IRA Grants
Competitive grant program for urban forestry projects that focus on tree planting, care and management in Michigan's underserved communities.
See the MI Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Screening Tool for eligible communities.
Grant applications for the 2nd round of UCF IRA grants are currently under review.
Next application opportunity to be announced in Jan/Feb 2025.
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 2024 will be Friday, April 26.
Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all the good things trees provide. It's annually held on the last Friday in April.
Email updates
Subscribe to Urban Forestry email updates to receive grant information, announcements, resources, webinars, events, jobs and related news. E-news shared weekly with other updates provided periodically.
Read recent issues of the DNR Urban and Community Forestry Newsletter. For older issues, please contact Rachel Coale.