DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants

The DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants, supported by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, aim to enhance tree planting efforts across public lands within DTE Energy's service area. This initiative encourages local governments, schools, and nonprofits to engage in sustainable tree planting projects to foster environmental stewardship and community revitalization. By focusing on properly planted and maintained trees, the program seeks to protect natural resources and promote a greener future for all.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The DNR strives to:
Protect natural and cultural resources. Ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment.
Enable strong natural resource-based economies.
Improve and build strong relationships and partnerships.
Foster effective business practices and good governance.
Program Objective
To increase the number of properly planted, established and maintained trees within the service territory of DTE Energy.
Criteria
Tree planting projects such as park, right-of-way, city streets, nature study areas, school grounds planting and neighborhood revitalization projects. All trees must be planted on public land or land open to the public.

Eligibility

Local units of government, schools and nonprofit organizations within the service territory of DTE Energy and its subsidiaries, DTE Electric and DTE gas.