How much funding does CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants) provide?

CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants) provides $1,000 - $8,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants)

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $8,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CTC Tree Grant (Community Grants)

Purpose: To initiate, improve and enhance community forestry programs throughout the state and promote community forestry.

Goals:

Increase tree canopy and species diversity in Colorado communities

Expand access to trees in areas with low canopy cover and in smaller municipalities with limited or no forestry professionals

Establish a foundation for sustained community forestry efforts through embedded, consistent planning and management practices

Geographic Scope: All Colorado communities

Funding Source: Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS)

Award Amount: $1,000 - $8,000

Match Requirement: Requires an equal cash match from recipients. Grant payment is 50% of total tree-related cash expenditures up to the approved grant amount.

Eligible Applicants:

Local governments

Districts

Non-profit organizations

Project Requirements:

Must occur on public property OR demonstrate clear and direct community benefit (e.g., trees adjacent to streets, within easements, or in other publicly accessible spaces)

Grant funds and match must be cash expenditures on tree-related project expenses as approved by CTC

Grant funds distributed upon completion of project and final report approval

Eligible Project Types:

Tree Planting: Use of diverse, site-appropriate species; trees sized appropriately for community or volunteer planting; inclusion of long-term care and management plan

Tree Maintenance: Work performed by certified arborists or structured volunteer-based maintenance efforts

Tree Inventories: Conducted by approved contractors, agencies, or qualified individuals; use of approved inventory software

Education & Outreach: Community-based educational programs that support long-term stewardship

Planning & Management: Development of management plans

Or a combination of eligible project types

Contact: programadmin@coloradotrees.org

Organization: Colorado Tree Coalition, 4777 National Western Dr., CSU Spur Hydro Building, #H-A416, Denver, CO 80216

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline: Applications are open year-round with no specific deadlines. The Grant Committee reviews LOIs as they are received.

Step 1: Letter of Interest (LOI)
Submit a one-page letter of interest to programadmin@coloradotrees.org

Required Information in LOI:
1. Contact name
2. Address
3. Phone
4. Email
5. Federal ID Number (FEIN)
6. Description of the project
7. Overall budget
8. Amount of funding requested

Step 2: Grant Committee Review
The Grant Committee reviews LOIs as they are received. If the committee likes your project, you will be assigned a grant liaison and invited to apply for the full grant.

Step 3: Grant Liaison Support
Your assigned grant liaison will:

Assist with the full grant application

Present your application to the Executive Committee for approval

Monitor your project to completion

Step 4: Project Completion
Upon project completion and final report approval, grant funds are distributed.

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