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Visit funder's website →All current grant rounds (Community Grants 2026-2027, Arbor Day 2026, USDA multi-year) are listed as closed. Page states future opportunities will be posted when available.
Community Forest Program is sponsored by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife. This program offers matching funds to local governments and nonprofit conservation organizations for fee title acquisition of forests. These forests are managed for public benefits including access, recreation, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and economic benefits.
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Division of Forestry and Wildlife: Forestry Program | Kaulunani Grant Program Our grant program encourages community involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry across Hawai ‘i. Kaulunani has awarded grants to hundreds of non-profit groups, schools, community organizations, parks, museums, and arboretums. As of 2026, over $9.
1 million dollars have been awarded to over 500 projects , which have been matched by over $9 million dollars in cash and in-kind contributions. We believe community-driven solutions are a vital part in addressing the Forest Action Plan (FAP) Objectives . We support a diverse range of forestry projects impacting most urban areas in Hawai‘i.
Get to know our current grantee partners! You can also check out all the projects we’ve funded since 1993 on our StoryMap . The Kaulunani Council encourages applications from communities large and small across all islands, and values the principles of equity, access, and environmental justice in project partnerships.
Kaulunani supports a wide range of urban and community forest projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems – tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues where we live, work, learn, and play. Applications for the 2026 grant round have closed. Future community grant opportunities will be posted here when available.
Each grant category has a separate Request for Proposals and application. Please see the information and links below.
Link to the Request for Proposals Award amount: $20,000 to $50,000 Notice of funding approval: Mid-April 2026 Project must be completed by April 2027 Examples of project components: Tree plantings & giveaways Tree care and maintenance, both education and application Education and/or outreach about Urban & Community Forestry issues Cultural and artistic expression related to urban and community forestry Invasive species, pest and disease management for trees Link to the Request for Proposals Notice of funding approval: Mid-April 2026 Project must be completed by December 2026 Arbor Day Projects are encouraged to focus on community celebrations with tree planting and/or giveaways.
Events should be scheduled on or around Arbor Day 2026 (Friday, November 6th) Other project components may include: tree care, education, cultural/artistic expression, and invasive species management for trees. The 2026 application deadline has passed. Who can apply?
Communities from all islands of Hawaiʻi are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants include organizations, schools, religious centers, community groups, and state and county agencies. All applicants must provide a current Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certification in order for their application to be considered.
(Government agencies are exempt.) What kind of projects are eligible? Projects should relate to urban and community forestry on public or publicly accessible land or educational institutions in Hawaiʻi .
Eligible activities include planting, caring for, learning about, and/or expanding the communities’ relationship with the trees and forests. For more information and questions about the community grant program, please contact Kate Wiechmann , Community Partnership Coordinator. MULTI-YEAR FOREST SERVICE FUNDING The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program awarded $3.
5 million to the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program to fund tree planting and related projects in locations the program needs to reach. Applications for funding through this opportunity are closed and all funds have been awarded. Award announcements were made in April 2024 in this DLNR news release .
Click here to meet the Kaulunani Grantees ! In addition to the competitive opportunity Kaulunani facilitated, multi-year Forest Service funding was awarded to Kaulunani to support two projects.
Both will be led from within the overall Kaulunani program through 2028: Community Coconut Project Shade Trees for Schools Project Resources for Kaulunani Multi-Year Forest Service Grantee Partners Interim Project Reflection (Report) Due 12/30 and 6/30 of each year the project is active Final Project Reflection (Report) Due upon completion of project, no later than 6/30/2027 Logo use and acknowledgment: Review the grant recognition guidelines for federally funded projects prior to publishing or printing materials.
Logos can be downloaded here . For more information and questions about multi-year funding, please contact Koki Atcheson, Community Partnerships Coordinator at [email protected] . Special funding from the Department of Land and Natural Resources enabled Kaulunani to support seven additional three-year urban and community forestry projects.
Recognizing the investment in community forests on local to global scales, this funding demonstrates the state of Hawaiʻi’s commitment to the forests where we live, work, learn, and play. Applications for state funding are closed. All funds have been awarded and this opportunity is not expected to open again.
You can meet the state-funded partners in this news release or on our current partners page .
Resources for Kaulunani State-Funded Grantee Partners (3-year projects) Interim Project Reflection (Report) Due 12/30 and 6/30 of each year the project is active Final Project Reflection (Report) Due upon completion of project, no later than 6/30/2027 Logo use and acknowledgment: Review the grant recognition guidelines for state contracts prior to publishing or printing materials.
These awards are supported only by the state of Hawaiʻi, so requirements to acknowledge the U.S. Forest Service do not apply. Logos can be downloaded here . For more information and questions about funding, please contact Koki Atcheson, Community Partnerships Coordinator at [email protected] .
CELEBRATING YEAR OF OUR COMMUNITY FORESTS 2025 Applications for funding through this opportunity are closed and all funds have been awarded. Resources for Year of Our Community Forests Grantee Partners Submit your final invoice and project reflections here Logo use and acknowledgment: Review the grant recognition guidelines for YoOCF projects prior to publishing or printing materials. Logos can be dow nloaded h ere .
For more information and questions about this grant opportunity, please contact Kate Wiechmann, Community Partnership Coordinator at [email protected] . TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATION Please read our Grant Guidelines carefully. We also suggest contacting Kaulunani staff ( [email protected] ) to discuss your application well in advance of the deadline so we can provide support and guidance.
Once your application has been submitted, the Kaulunani Advisory Council reviews and makes decisions during the forthcoming quarterly Council meeting. Visit the Kaulunani Council Page for more information on the Council and quarterly meeting dates.
Characteristics of a Successful Project Steps for Successful Tree Planting Projects Copy of “How to” Apply for a Kaulunani Grant Webinar Slides A NOTE FOR PROPOSED TREE PLANTING PROJECTS Tree planting projects are asked to use native species, Polynesian introductions, or non-invasive plants that are screened by the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk Assessment and are predicted to be a low risk of becoming invasive.
All Budget forms for tree planting/giveaway projects must include Weed Risk Assessment (WRA) scores. These can be found through the Plant Pono or Hawaii Weed Risk Assessment websites. Kaulunani Grant Recognition Guidelines (PDF) Sample of Volunteer Tracking Form (Microsoft Word .
docx) Interim Report Form (Online Form) Final Report Form (Online Form) Year of Our Community Forests Report Form (Online Form) Logos can be downloaded here . Additional Grant Opportunities The table below lists some of the known opportunities for Urban & Community grant funding for which funding is available. We welcome your proposals to pursue any and all opportunities, please contact prior to submitting an application.
Landscape Scale Restoration (WFLC) Hawaiʻi Forestry and Wildlife/WFLC Projects that address “collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes” with components like tree planting, ungulate control, fire break maintenance, weed surveys. Consult with Hawaiʻi State Forest Stewardship Program who will review your pre-proposal.
Quarter prior to deadline Partners with the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Delivers research grants, scholarships, and information in the field of arboriculture.
Quarter prior to deadline Arbor Day Foundation – various opportunities The Garden Club of Honolulu The Garden Club of Honolulu Welcomes grant applications that promote education and projects in conservation, gardening, and civic enhancement or beautification. (Does accept proposals for larger amounts and multi-year funding.)
Educational & Technical Resources Tree City & Tree Campus Programs Tree Canopy Viewer Hawaiʻi Community Coconut Program Division of Forestry and Wildlife 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325 Heather McMillen, Program Coordinator Kate Wiechmann, Community Partnership Coordinator Koki Atcheson, Community Partnership Coordinator Leʻa Kaʻahaʻaina, Outreach & Education Malia Staab, Campus Forester Indrajit Gunasekara, Community Coconut Project Director Kanileʻa Smith, Community Coconut Project Assistant Lennie Espinoza, Kupu Member Landowner Assistance Programs Forest Stewardship Program Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program Watershed Partnership Program Natural Area Partnership Program The documents and maps available on this site are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
To view them, download Adobe's free Acrobat Reader by clicking here . Forestry & Wildlife: By Program Forestry & Wildlife: By Island
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and nonprofit conservation organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Forest Program is funded by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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