Tree Planting Grants

Tree Planting Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Amount: US $350 - US $850 in in-kind support
Last Updated: January 11, 2026

Summary

Tree Planting Grants, formerly known as Arbor Day Grants, provide funding for communities to purchase and plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day. Eligible applicants include city and county governments, Native American tribes, and non-profit organizations. Grants of $350 are available for all communities, while Tree City USA communities can receive $850. Applications are accepted on a first-come basis until funds are depleted, with a signed Arbor Day Proclamation required.

Overview

Tree Planting Grants (Formerly Arbor Day Grants) are for the purchase and planting of one or more trees in the celebration of Arbor Day. All communities are eligible for a $350 grant.Tree City USA communities are eligible for a $850 grant. The grant requires submission of an Arbor Day Proclamation. Matching funds are encouraged, but not required. These are "tree-centric" grants, meaning trees are the only plant materials eligible for purchase. These grants are awarded on a first come basis to approved projects with a complete application (i.e., signed proclamation submitted) until funds are depleted.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. City or Township Governments.County Governments.Native American Tribal Governments.Public and State-controlled institutions of higher knowledge.Non-profit organization representing a community.