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Partnership Matching Funds Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) that funds urban and community forestry projects through matching grants offered to municipalities and nonprofit groups throughout Massachusetts. The program supports the professional management, planting, protection, and maintenance of public tree resources in partnership with residents and community institutions.
Standard grants offer a 50-50 match, while projects serving environmental justice neighborhoods qualify for a 75-25 Commonwealth-funded match. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Eligible applicants include municipalities and nonprofit organizations of all sizes across Massachusetts communities.
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Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants - Forest Center of Northwest Massachusetts Forest-Based Climate Solutions Spotlight on Forest Health Options for Forest Stewardship Municipal Forest Stewardship Treaty Rights (Coming Soon) Roadmap for Municipal Implementation Resources for Private Landowners Forest-Based Climate Solutions Spotlight on Forest Health Options for Forest Stewardship Municipal Forest Stewardship Treaty Rights (Coming Soon) Roadmap for Municipal Implementation Resources for Private Landowners Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants Summary: This program consists of 50-50 matching grants, offered to municipalities and non-profit groups in Massachusetts communities of all sizes for the purpose of building capacity for excellent urban and community forestry at the local and regional level.
The Commonwealth provides 75-25 grant match for projects serving environmental justice neighborhoods. For these grants, Urban and Community Forestry refers to professional management (planting, protection, and maintenance) of a municipality’s public tree resources in partnership with residents and community institutions.
Funding Focus: The DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program assists communities and nonprofit groups in their efforts to protect and manage community trees and forest ecosystems, with the aim of improving the environment and enhancing livability of all of Massachusetts’ communities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit 'Friends' groups or youth leagues that utilize DCR parks and facilities in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Partnership Matching Funds Program is funded by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in collaboration with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA). This annual grant opportunity provides matching grants to municipalities and nonprofit groups in Massachusetts to improve and protect their urban forests. The grants help develop, grow, and sustain programs that plant, protect, and maintain a community's public tree resources and develop partnerships with residents and community institutions. Projects serving environmental justice neighborhoods are eligible for a 75-25 grant match.
Environmental Justice Grant Program (DCR Urban & Community Forestry) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban & Community Forestry. This program supports tree planting efforts on public and private property in disadvantaged communities across the Commonwealth, aiming to bring positive environmental, public health, and energy efficiency benefits of an expanded tree canopy.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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.
Read articleCummings Foundation's 2026 grant round opens July 15 and closes September 17. The $30M will be split across 150 Massachusetts nonprofits as 3-year and 10-year multi-year grants — a structure designed around operating support, not project capital, and selected largely by community volunteers rather than program officers.
Read articleThe EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
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