Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, homeowner's associations, and public educational institutions for projects related to community forests. Applicants must attend an informational webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended for management projects or educational activities that benefit community and urban forestry programs. Grants may be used within existing programs for new program development or program expansion.
The grant program has two complementing goals. The first is to increase the level of sustainable urban forest management in local communities. The second is to enhance the public’s knowledge of urban and community forestry, conservation, and best management practices and the economic, human health, and ecosystem services community forests provide. This is accomplished through the Grant program by funding projects in two broad categories: Management and Education & Outreach.
Projects should demonstrate how they address a community need and achieve Tree City USA or a Managing Community Designation by accomplishing a U&CF Component working in concert with the local community(s) in the project area(s).
For details on project requirements, see: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/Urban/grant/2022/2022_NCFS_Urban_and_Community_Forestry_Grant_RFP.pdf#page=9
Management Projects
Education & Outreach Projects
For details on program requirements and guidelines for each project type, begin here: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/Urban/grant/2022/2022_NCFS_Urban_and_Community_Forestry_Grant_RFP.pdf#page=10
Estimated Size of Grant:
There may be financial or sound management reasons to phase projects such as a complete tree inventory over several years. Multi-year projects will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
North Carolina Forest Service
2020 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
Federal Express/UPS Deliveries:
512 N Salisbury Street
Archdale Building, 10th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604-1170
U.S Mail:
1616 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1600
Hand deliver to Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC
Email to: Jennifer.rall@ncagr.gov
For additional information about this program or for guidance in completing a proposal contact your County Ranger and/or NC Urban Forestry at 919.857.4841.
Contact information: https://ncforestservice.gov/contacts/contacts_main.htm