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Small Town Big Trees Grant is a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that funds tree planting and urban canopy expansion in small Indiana communities. The $5,000 matching grant is available to communities with populations of 10,000 or less seeking to expand and diversify their community tree canopy.
Funded projects plant native Indiana tree species in parks, public spaces, and other community properties, providing shade, wildlife habitat, carbon reduction, and aesthetic benefits. The City of Charlestown, for example, used a 2025 award to plant 28 trees of 11 different native species across five city parks. Eligible applicants are small Indiana municipalities.
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Charlestown Receives Small Town Big Trees Grant • Charlestown, IN Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Charlestown Receives Small Town Big Trees Grant Posted on December 29, 2025 Release Date: Dec. 29, 2026 CHARLESTOWN, Ind.
– New trees are coming to Charlestown. A recipient of the 2025 Small Town Big Trees Grant through the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources, the City of Charlestown will add to its tree canopy while diversifying the species with Indiana natives.
The $5,000 matching grant is for communities with populations of 10,000 or less seeking to expand community and urban tree canopy cover. Seeking to diversify the species of trees within the City of Charlestown, the grant will plant 28 trees of 11 different species including PawPaw, Eastern Redbud, Yellowwood, Persimmon, Kentucky Coffeetree, Sweetgum, Tulip, Black Gum, Virginia Pine, Bur Oak, and Shumard Oak.
Providing shade, shelter and food for wildlife, adding beauty, regulating water, reducing carbon emissions are some of the benefits of planting trees. Planting locations will be at the Family Activities Park, Knoebel Park, Charlestown Little League Park, Greenway Park, and the City Square.
“What we learned through the 2023 tree study is that there is a lack of trees at some of our city properties,” said Brian Smith, Director of Communications. “For example, the Family Activities Park, prior to adding trees during The Depot expansion, was void of trees. This grant will add trees to the parking area and within the park to provide shade for visitors and help with managing water runoff.
We’re thankful for this grant as we continue to create a more diverse and growing tree canopy within our overall parks system. ” In 2023, the University of Louisville completed a research project in Charlestown, creating a tree inventory on city properties, along with Greater Clark County School properties. A follow-up project in 2024 by the university included a pathway to obtaining Tree City USA status.
Since then, the Common Council has passed a tree ordinance. “Trees are an essential part of what makes our town special as they provide shade and beauty, improve air and water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and create inviting spaces for residents and visitors alike,” said Lucas Green, a Charlestown resident in his support letter for the grant.
The match from the city will include additional trees planted in the future Charlestown Commons redevelopment project along with volunteer hours when planting in the spring. In 2025, the city planted 10 potted trees on Earth Day, along with distributing 100 black cherry seedlings to residents to plant on private properties.
“This grant offers us a chance to enhance work we started in the past two years to improve our tree canopy in the city,” said Mayor Treva Hodges. “I’m grateful to the Department of Natural Resources for their support. ” The Indiana DNR, Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry Program, and the United States Forest Service sponsors the annual grant program.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Communities in Indiana with populations of 10,000 or less. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Indiana Trails Program (ITP) is a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that funds development of public trails and trail infrastructure across Indiana. The program reimburses up to 80% of eligible project costs, with grants ranging from $100,000 to $400,000. Funded activities include trailhead development, bridges, boardwalks, crossings, parking, and trail easement or property acquisition. Applicants must have at least 20% of the project cost available at the time of application. Eligible applicants are units of government and 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose central mission focuses on providing public outdoor recreation opportunities, with commitment to maintain funded facilities for at least 25 years.
Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) Program is a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that funds aquatic habitat restoration, vegetation management, logjam and sediment removal, and biological and engineering projects to improve the health of Indiana lakes and rivers. The program requires local sponsors to share at least 20% of project costs. In fiscal year 2026, $1,484,960 was allocated across 48 projects. Eligible applicants are local sponsors in Indiana counties with demonstrated aquatic resource improvement needs.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a matching grant program administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that funds acquisition and development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Enacted by Congress in 1965 and permanently funded in 2020, LWCF provides grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Since the program launched, Indiana has received approximately $90 million in federal funds, supporting acquisition of more than 30,000 acres for public outdoor recreation. Eligible applicants include units of government and certain 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Indiana. Projects supported by an established park board receive additional scoring consideration.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
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.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.