Oklahoma- Urban and Community Forestry Grants

The Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Grants, offered by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, aim to enhance urban forestry initiatives across the state. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, support projects such as public tree inventories, management plans, and educational programs. Organizations are encouraged to propose creative solutions that foster community engagement and sustainable forest management, ultimately improving local green spaces and promoting citizen involvement.

Background
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture , Food and Forestry, in cooperation with the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Council, announces the availability of grants designed to establish and promote urban and community forestry in the state of Oklahoma. This program encourages qualified government units and/or nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for competitive grants to complete one or more of the urban forestry projects described in this package or other suitable projects.
Purpose
The intent of the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program is to enable local communities to effectively manage and improve their community forest. Components of a successful community forestry program involve much more than tree planting, but include planning, maintenance, protection, education and training, and utilization of the community forest resource. One of the most important aspects of urban and community forestry is maintaining a broad base of citizen support. Promotion of volunteerism and involvement of nonprofit organizations will aid in securing citizen support.
Be creative in making this grant work for your organization. Look beyond tree planting, to projects that will assist you in providing lasting capabilities for urban and community forestry.
Type of Grants Available
Public Tree Inventory and Health AssessmentsPlanning and Management PlansStaffingEducational
Amount
Federal funding requests are limited from $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for each project submitted. The federal sum total awarded to a group will be a maximum of $20,000 per year.