How much funding does Energy-Saving Trees Program provide?

Energy-Saving Trees Program provides $14 - $50 per tree in funding.

When is the deadline for Energy-Saving Trees Program?

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

Energy-Saving Trees Program

NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Environmental Grants Energy Efficiency Grants

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Funding Amount

$14 - $50 per tree

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Energy-Saving Trees Program

Overview: A community tree distribution program designed to help local governments and organizations establish "community canopy" projects by distributing trees to homeowners and tracking their environmental and energy benefits.

Geographic Scope: United States (43 partners in 36 states as of 2017)

Focus Areas:

Urban tree canopy expansion

Energy savings through strategic tree placement

Community engagement in tree planting

Environmental benefits tracking (carbon reduction, stormwater mitigation, air quality)

Key Features:

Customizable tree distribution: 100 to 30,000 trees per season

Flexible delivery options: Mail, pick-up events, or hybrid approaches

Software platform: Web-based system for homeowner education, tree tracking, and benefit measurement

Branding: Can use Energy-Saving Trees brand or customize to community branding

Financial benefits: Studies show $1.37-$3.09 return per dollar invested; up to $9+ per dollar with strategic placement

Program Options:

All-inclusive program (Arbor Day Foundation handles everything)

Software-only option (work with existing programs)

Example Outcomes:

First five years: distributed nearly 190,000 trees, generating $106 million in combined energy and community benefits

Orlando's "One Person, One Tree" initiative: distributed 3,700+ trees to 2,537 homeowners, accumulated $1.9 million in benefits ($14 per $1 invested)

Exelon partnership: distributed 110,000+ trees across six utility service areas, generating $63 million in combined benefits

Contact: For more information, visit ArborDay.org/ESTrees

How to Apply

Application Process

The Energy-Saving Trees program operates on a rolling basis. Communities and organizations can:

1. Contact the Arbor Day Foundation for program information and customization options
2. Work with program manager (e.g., Kristen Bousquet, business development manager at Arbor Day Foundation, Lincoln, Nebraska)
3. Customize program parameters:
- Number of trees to distribute
- Tree species and sizes
- Delivery method (mail, pick-up, or hybrid)
- Branding approach
- Financial structure
4. Set up online ordering system for homeowners
5. Coordinate distribution through chosen method
6. Track benefits through web-based software platform