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2026 Communities Caring for Canopy Grants | Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program Photo credit: Lila Turner 2026 Communities Caring for Canopy Grants Communities Caring for Canopy grants provide seed funding to help communities develop and sustain programs for the advancement of urban and community trees and forests. These grants allow for multiple program components to be merged into one grant application.
Communities Caring for Canopy $5,000 minimum award, $10,000 maximum 1:1 cost-share requirement Applications due Friday January 30th, 2026 Projects must be completed by October 27th, 2027 2026 Communities Caring for Canopy Grant Guidance 2026 Grants Scoring Guide Municipal governments and public educational institutions may apply. Projects may occur anywhere in Vermont.
Eligible Project Components Projects must relate to urban and community forestry in public ways and places as defined in 24 V. S. A.
§ 2501a or at public educational institutions, take place in Vermont, and may consist of one or more of the following program components: Tree nursery establishment Removal of trees in public ways and places that pose a risk to public safety (replanting required) Tree inventory activities Pest and disease preparedness efforts Staff or tree warden training Grant Category Information This document contains all relevant information to support applications for this category.
2026 Communities Caring for Canopy Grant Guidance The application period for 2026 Communities Caring for Canopy grants is now closed.
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Grant Application Questions: Elise Schadler, (802) 522-6015, elise. schadler@vermont. gov Project Development Questions: Joanne Garton, (802) 249-4217, joanne.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Vermont. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.