Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Opportunities
Connecticut’s Urban and Community Forestry Program has offered a variety of grant opportunities in the past; however, no funding is currently available for grant programs. Please check back for updates on future funding opportunities and related program information.
The Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program provided funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations to pursue planning projects such as tree inventories, management plans, and other monitoring programs that help communities make informed management decisions. This grant is no longer available. For more information, contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov.
Trees for Communities Grant Program (Closed)
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, funding was available to municipalities, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations to increase access to trees and the benefits they provide in low-tree canopy communities across Connecticut. This grant is no longer available. For more information, contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov.
Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program (Closed)
The State Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program supports efforts to restore and improve urban forests devastated by Emerald Ash Borer and other pests and diseases, while building resilience through tree diversity and the protection of existing trees. Funds can be used for management and reforestation, including tree planting and tree removals. This grant is no longer available. For more information, contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov.
Resilient Forestry Practices Grant (Closed)
With support from the Inflation Reduction Act, CT DEEP’s Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) Program has $1 million available to help rural communities in Connecticut implement resilient forestry practices. This grant is no longer available. For more information, contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov.
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Summary
| Grant Program | Applicant Eligibility | Eligible Project Types | Anticipated Release | Match Requirement | Funding Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant | Municipalities and 501(c)3 organizations | Planning projects such as tree inventories and management plans | Closed | 50:50 match requirement | US Forest Service Consolidated Payment Grant |
| Trees For Communities Grant | Municipalities and 501(c)3 organizations working in designated communities | Various | Closed | No match requirement | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) |
| Urban Forest Resilience Grant | Municipalities and 501(c)3 organizations | Tree removal and tree planting in response to forest pests and diseases | 50:50 match requirement | US Forest Service Urban Forest Resilience Grant | |
| Resilient Forestry Practices Grant | Municipalities or federally recognized tribes with a population less than 50,000. The LSR Project Planning Tool will be used to verify applicant eligibility. | Resilient Forestry Practice implementation as defined by the CT Natural Resource Conservation Service. | None | Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), USDA Forest Service, Forest Stewardship Program |
*Some exceptions may apply; contact DEEP.UCF.Grants@ct.gov for more information.
Examples of past projects that we have funded in Connecticut.
Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program applications require detailed budget and timeline information; we strongly recommend planning your project using the Grant Timeline Template, and the Grant Budget Template with Match, or the Grant Budget Template Without Match, as applicable. All applicants, especially first-time applicants, are encouraged to review the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Starter Guide for an overview of the application process and guidance on proposal writing.
Content last updated November 2026.