Community Forestry Grants Program: Municipal Forester

The Texas A&M Forest Service's Community Forestry Grants Program aims to enhance urban and community forestry across Texas by funding Municipal Forester positions. These grants support cities in establishing qualified foresters to promote tree management, community engagement, and policy development. By fostering sustainable practices, this initiative contributes to the health and resilience of local ecosystems, ultimately benefiting both the environment and the communities they serve.

Texas A&M Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program helps communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests. In cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS), Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Community Forestry Grant Program (CFG). These competitive grants are designed to establish sound urban and community forestry principles that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems throughout the state of Texas. By applying for a Community Forestry Grant, applicants can not only make a positive environmental impact but also contribute to the well-being, resilience, and sustainability of the communities they serve.
The Municipal Forester grant category is designed to fund a qualified city forester/arborist position, in a city that has not yet had one, to help support local capacity and advance urban and community forestry initiatives at the local level. The applicant should outline the specific roles and responsibilities of the Municipal Forester position within their organization. This may include duties like community forest management, tree planting, care and maintenance, policy development, community engagement, and coordination with relevant departments.