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Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program | Virginia Department of Forestry Benefits of Trees in Communities Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Community Forest Planning Urban Forestry Recognition Programs (Tree City USA) Plant Urban Riparian Forest Buffers Community Forest Revitalization Program Financial Assistance Programs Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program Throwing Shade VA Program Hire a Certified Arborist Storm Planning & Recovery Storm Preparation & Tree Resiliency International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Message from the State Forester Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals New Kent Conference Center Coronavirus (Covid-19) Info Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program The Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program is established to encourage the creation of long-term, sustained canopy cover to improve water quality across the Commonwealth.
This grant is used to fund tree-planting efforts that raise public awareness of the benefits of trees and impacts on water quality. The recommended funding range is $1,000 – $55,000. Some project match is expected and can include in-kind and volunteer hours.
Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. Under limited circumstances, DOF can directly pay costs for a project. Please reach out to the program contact for more information.
Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the estimated planting date and an award must be issued prior to beginning the project or incurring project expenses. Projects may include but are not limited to the following: Community or Street Tree Plantings Neighborhood-wide Projects Fees charged by private contractors and/or consultants. Purchase of essential supplies and materials.
Purchase and planting of trees (2 inches in caliper or less) and shrubs. Maintenance expenses, including watering, are eligible for reimbursement during the grant period. DOF cannot reimburse until after all deliverables and activities have been completed.
Maintenance costs will be ineligible if submitted outside of the approved grant period. Costs associated with site preparation and soil amendments. Purchase of machinery or equipment.
Construction of any kind (e.g., sidewalks or roads). Purchase of food, snacks, or beverages. Purchase of land or land charges.
Purchase of plant material classified as invasive species. Purchase and planting of ash species ( Fraxinus sp.) due to the emerald ash borer ( Agrilus planipennis ).
Costs that are not incurred during the grant award period. Costs not approved by the urban and community forestry program manager during the award phase or modification. Purchase and planting of vines or non-woody plants.
Grants may be awarded to civic groups, communities, local government, nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, public educational institutions, state agencies, tribal organizations and volunteer groups. Applications are accepted via the System Access Portal for Forestry Grants.
System Access Portal for Forestry Grants View the user guides provided in the Resource Library below for help with registering for an account and submitting an application. Local DOF staff must review the project prior to proposal submission. The local DOF forester should provide a letter of recommendation for the project directly to the U&CF program manager prior to proposal submission.
Projects must include community outreach and engagement components. 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.
03/24/2026 Document View finance financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urb fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry 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 urb financial-assistance urban-and-community-forestry form Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications document details the program and application requirements as well as deadlines and submission information.
12/17/2025 Document View urb urban-and-community-forestry document 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 financial-assistance-forest-management urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response 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 financial-assistance-forest-management urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response user-guide System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants.
07/31/2023 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 . Message from the State Forester Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals New Kent Conference Center Coronavirus (Covid-19) Info
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