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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
General Program Questions, General email
Grant opportunities
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
Community Forestry Grants
Due to a loss in federal funding, we are unable to offer this grant in 2025.
Please check back for future updates.
DTE Energy Foundation tree planting grants
We are accepting grant applications from August 5, 2025 through September 15, 2025 at 5pm ET for the DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant program.
MiGrants Tutorial Presentation PDF
MIGrants Tutorial Video Presentation
Please review the Grant Handbook and MiGrants Tutorial for important information before accessing MiGrants.
DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant application is available through DNR MiGrants at www.migrants.intelligrants.com/IGXLogin.
UCF IRA Grants
Competitive grant program for urban forestry projects that focus on tree planting, care and management in Michigan's communities.
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.
Email updates
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