Urban and Community Forestry Program (10.675)
Urban and Community Forestry Program (Assistance Listing 10.675) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $46.8 million in 159 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $294,511 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $200,000. Half of the 159 awards fell between $87,177 and $300,000, and they ranged from $855 to $2.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$46.8 million
- Grant awards159
- Typical award$200,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.0 million
- Size rank1,058 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $10.1 million in fiscal 2021 to $5.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1058th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 73% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 33 states and territories.
What the program funds
This program supports the health and expansion of urban and community forests to improve environmental quality, conserve energy, improve air quality, and enhance community well-being. It provides financial, technical, and educational assistance to states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for tree planting, maintenance, utilization, and public outreach. The program also administers competitive cost-share grants and works with the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council to develop a national action plan, set research priorities, and promote best practices for urban forestry across the United States.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Past notices
Of 6 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in July (2), February (1) and March (1).
- USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026: 2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
- USDA-FS-UCF-02-2024: National Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan 2027-2037 RFP
- USDA-FS-UCF-010-2024: 2024 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
- USDA-FS-UCF-010-2023: 2023 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Program
- USDA-FS-UCF-010-2022: FY 22 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
- USDA-FS-UCF-010-2021: 2021 Urban and Community Foresty Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
Rules from the program listing
What the money can and cannot pay for
As specified in the issued grant or cooperative agreement.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are determined by the Washington Office. If matching funds are required, the funds cannot come from Federal Sources. Cooperator matches may be non-Federal cash, in-kind and non-cash contributions.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Community Tree Inventory and Management Plan A regional government conducts a comprehensive inventory of urban trees, assessing species, health, and canopy coverage. The data is used to develop a long-term management plan that prioritizes tree preservation, storm resilience, and strategic planting in low canopy areas. Urban Heat Island Mitigation A city partners with local nonprofits to plant and maintain thousands of shade trees along streets and in public parks to reduce heat island effects. The project includes installing permeable ground covers and educating residents on tree care to improve energy efficiency and air quality.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Urban and Community Forestry Program (10.675) awarded $46.8 million across 159 grant awards, an average of $294,511 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 53% of the money, nonprofits 35% and colleges and universities 11%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 50 | $25.0 million | 53% |
| Nonprofits | 85 | $16.4 million | 35% |
| Colleges and universities | 23 | $5.3 million | 11% |
| Businesses | 1 | $136,094 | 0.3% |
By state
15 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $6.4 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $5.9 million |
| Michigan | 6 | $3.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $3.7 million |
| Hawaii | 11 | $3.4 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $3.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $2.4 million |
| Nebraska | 9 | $2.4 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $2.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Delaware | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $1.4 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $1.3 million |
| Puerto Rico | 11 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 10 | $1.2 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 9 | $924,421 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $685,663 |
| Georgia | 5 | $511,046 |
| Iowa | 2 | $400,000 |
| Palau | 2 | $359,107 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | 2 | $295,191 |
| Arizona | 4 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $234,279 |
| Oregon | 3 | $224,255 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $212,289 |
| Washington | 2 | $206,058 |
| Ohio | 1 | $129,208 |
| Nevada | 3 | $113,747 |
| Montana | 1 | $94,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $90,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $85,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $65,009 |
| Idaho | 1 | $60,000 |