Healthy Tree Canopy Grants - Affordable Housing

The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants, offered by Hennepin County, aim to enhance the tree canopy through funding for cities, affordable housing properties, schools, and nonprofits. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000, requiring a 25% match of project costs. Eligible projects include ash tree removal and plantings on affordable housing sites. Note that applications are currently closed, with the next round expected in early 2025.

Hennepin County offers grants to cities, affordable housing properties, schools, and nonprofit organizations to enhance the county’s tree canopy. The goal of the program is to support efforts to educate the public on tree care and the importance of trees, combat threats to trees from invasive insects and diseases, and promote the development of a more diverse and resilient tree canopy.
Amount of funding available per grant
Reimbursement of actual costs of project. Minimum amount of $5,000 up to a maximum amount of $20,000.
Matching funds
A 25% match of the total project costs is required.

Eligibility

Eligible recipientsNew and existing multifamily affordable housing properties.Single-family houses controlled by land trusts and organizations who manage owner-occupied homes restricted to buyers with lower incomes.Eligible projects  Ash tree removal and tree plantings on affordable housing properties.