2025 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) - Focused Funding - Matching Grants

The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program is a 1:1 matching grant that encourages projects promoting the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, tree care, and education on tree issues in cities, towns, and communities. This program aims to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • Project management and successful claim submissions are expected • Ineligible expenses are outlined in the DOF Grant FAQs • Indirect expenses are allowable but require supporting documentation • Applications must be submitted through the SAP system, accessible via the provided URL • The Virginia Urban Forest Council is the primary applicant for this funding opportunity