Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is a grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry, administered in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, that funds urban and community forestry projects in cities, towns, counties, and tribal communities across Virginia. The program supports tree maintenance, invasive plant removal, workforce development, nonprofit organization support, and community forestry planning and education.

Two funding tiers are available: matching grants up to $50,000 (50% cost match required) and non-matching grants funded through the Inflation Reduction Act up to $200,000. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and educational institutions. Volunteer and civic groups without 501(c)(3) status may apply in partnership with a qualifying nonprofit or local government.

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This program encourages local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs in cities, towns, counties and tribes. The USDA Forest Service, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to DOF for statewide distribution.

DOF has two sources of funding for this grant opportunity. These include both matching and non-matching grants due to the influx of Inflation Reduction Act resources via the USDA Forest Service. For matching grants, proposals will be accepted up to $50,000 (see matching opportunity in System Access Portal for Forestry Grants (SAP).

Funds are available on a 50% of total project cost basis. For non-matching grants funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, proposals will be accepted up to $200,000 (see match-free grants in System Access Portal for Forestry Grants ). DOF reserves the right to reject and approve partial funding for any and all proposals.

This is a reimbursement grant. Support for Local Government Programs Tree Maintenance and Invasive Plant Removal Workforce Development Programs Nonprofit Organization Support Planning and Education and more We don’t fund research, purchase of machinery, equipment or construction. Funds may be awarded to units of local governments (city, town, county), nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions.

Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a nonprofit organization or with their local government. All applicants applying for a federally-funded award must have BOTH a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

ACTION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING FROM DOF : Previously, the federal government used the DUNS number to manage entities applying for grants. In April 2022, the federal government replaced DUNS with the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. Existing grant recipients and new applicants must obtain a UEI to apply for funding going forward.

To get your UEI, register with SAM. gov . If you are already registered, your UEI has been assigned.

Follow this guide to find your UEI. Additional support can be found here . Don’t wait for the grant cycle, get your UEI now.

View the Request for Application for full grant details and deadlines (available in the Resource Library below). Applications are accepted via the System Access Portal for Forestry Grants. System Access Portal for Forestry Grants View the user guide provided in the Resource Library below for help with registering for an account and submitting an application.

Image Title ID Description Date Content Type View hf:tax:document-category hf:tax:Media Virginia Department of Forestry Grants – Frequently Asked Questions Document answers common questions about forestry grants, including application requirements, qualifying expenses, and reimbursements.

03/05/2026 Document View finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response document Forestry Grant Program -Time and Activity Log for Staff and Volunteers 3. 26 Form to log time and activities for staff and volunteers working on forestry grant projects.

02/09/2026 Form View finance financial-assistance urb urban-and-community-forestry form System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Requesting an Agreement Modification System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting an agreement modification.

10/21/2024 User Guide View finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response forest-management user-guide System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Agreement Signing System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with agreement signing.

10/21/2024 User Guide View finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response forest-management user-guide Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application document details the program and proposal requirements as well as deadlines and submission information.

08/19/2024 Document View urb urban-and-community-forestry document System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.

09/07/2023 User Guide View urb urban-and-community-forestry user-guide System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Registration User Guide System Access Portal User Guide for registering to use the grants system.

07/27/2023 User Guide View financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urb finance fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry user-guide System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Filing a Claim System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with filing a claim.

05/04/2023 User Guide View finance financial-assistance user-guide A variety of financial assistance programs exist through DOF and partner agencies for community forestry and forest management activities. Explore All Financial Assistance Programs For more information or questions, e-mail us or use our contact form .

This program was funded in whole or partly through an Urban and Community Forestry Grant awarded by the Southern Region, State and Private Forestry , USDA Forest Service, and administered by the Virginia Department of Forestry . In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to the USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Message from the State Forester Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals New Kent Conference Center Coronavirus (Covid-19) Info