State-administered grants that fund tree planting and canopy projects — a common funding route for community orchards, urban food forests and edible landscape work.
- Typical award
- $5,000–$100,000 typical at state level
- Deadline
- State cycles vary; most open annually
- Type of support
- Funding / grants · Trees & agroforestry
- Who can apply
- Non-profit, Tribal, Other
- Fits these operations
- Urban farm, Orchard & fruit, Mixed / diversified
The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.
Am I eligible?
- Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
- Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
- Tribes, tribal producers, and tribal enterprises are eligible
- Active SAM.gov registration and UEI number required before award
- Must be in compliance with USDA/federal program rules (AGI limits, conservation compliance)
- Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested
How to apply
- 1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
- 2Contact USDA Forest Service (via state forestry agencies) before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
- 3Register in SAM.gov and get a UEI (this can take 2–4 weeks — start early)
- 4Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
- 5Submit whenever you are ready — rolling review, earlier is usually better
- 6Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting
What you'll need
- Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
- SAM.gov UEI number and active registration
- Project description and itemized budget
- Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
- Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
- Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit
Timeline & contact
Rolling review — expect roughly 1–3 months from submission to decision
Get help: USDA Forest Service (via state forestry agencies) — your local USDA Service Center or state office can walk you through it
Ready to apply?
Applications go through USDA Forest Service (via state forestry agencies), not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.
This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.