Plant for the Planet Grants

The Plant for the Planet Grants, funded by the Lg&E and Ku Foundation, provide $500 to $5,000 for tree-planting projects across urban, suburban, and rural areas. This initiative encourages nonprofits and local governments within the service territory to enhance their tree-planting efforts. With an annual budget of $75,000, the program aims to support sustainable environmental practices in line with global tree-planting campaigns. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a history of successful projects and comply with utility line regulations.

NOTE: Grant applications will be accepted through our online grant portal.
Our Plant for the Planet program is modeled after the United Nations Environment Program's (UNEP) Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign. The purpose of UNEP's tree-planting effort is to bring individuals, communities and businesses together to collectively plant over one billion trees worldwide each year. Similarly, LG&E and KU's program is designed to encourage nonprofit organizations and local government agencies with a record of successful tree planting to continue their efforts. The company has designated up to $75,000 each year toward this initiative.
LG&E and KU offer one-year grants of $500 to $5,000 for urban, suburban or rural projects in forests and parks, along parkways or roadways that meet program objectives. Applicants must demonstrate that mature trees resulting from their efforts will not interfere with utility lines.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Plant for the Planet Matching Grant Program, the applying organization must:be located within the LG&E, KU or ODP service territorybe a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a local government program; andhave a demonstrated history of successful tree-planting efforts.

Ineligibility

Neighborhood associations and religious organizations are not eligible for this grant.