How much funding does Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program provide?

Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program provides Up to US $25,000 in in-kind support in funding.

When is the deadline for Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program

Trees Forever

Foundation Environmental Conservation Grants Community Development Grants Environmental Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000 in in-kind support

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Illinois Community Canopy: Tree Removal Grant Program, funded by Trees Forever, aims to assist communities in managing their tree canopies by providing grants for the removal of dead, dying, or damaged trees. This initiative is crucial for safety and environmental health, especially in areas affected by the Emerald Ash Borer and natural disasters. Eligible communities can also apply for tree planting grants to replace the removed trees, fostering a sustainable urban ecosystem.

Part of a healthy community tree canopy is the management of damaged and deceased trees for safety and to make room for new plantings. Towns of all sizes struggle to handle the shear number of trees that need to be removed due to Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), natural disasters, or other causes. Trees Forever offers tree removal grants to Illinois communities that earn Tree City USA designation.
Eligible communities can apply for these competitive grants to pay for tree removal of dead, dying, or damaged trees by a certified professional. Communities can then be eligible for a tree planting grant to replace trees that are removed.