Healthy Tree Canopy Grants For Cities- Step 2

The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants for Cities program aims to enhance tree canopies and foster community engagement in tree protection. This initiative offers funding between $10,000 and $50,000 for eligible cities that have completed a tree inventory. It addresses threats to trees from invasive species and promotes public education on tree care while encouraging diversity in the urban forest. A 25% match of total project costs is required, ensuring community investment in local environmental health.

Note: Applicants are invited to contact the county for feedback on project ideas before applying. This is represented with Letter of Inquiry above. Applicants are strongly encouraged to make their submissions well in advance of the application due date as the process may take some time to complete.
About Healthy Tree Canopy Grants For Cities
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants were established to help communities make positive changes in the tree canopy and engage residents in taking action to protect trees.
The grant is separated into two levels.
Step 1 is for cities that do not have a tree inventory of public trees, andStep 2 is for cities who have completed a tree inventory of public trees.
Hennepin County has grants available to cities, affordable housing properties, schools, and non-profit organizations to enhance the county’s tree canopy.
The goals of the program are to combat threats to trees from invasive insects and disease by funding tree planting, educate the public on tree care and the importance of trees, and increase the diversity and resiliency of the tree canopy.
Amount of funding available per grant
Grants of a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $20,000 are available. A 25% match of the granted amount is required.