Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (10.727)
Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (Assistance Listing 10.727) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $1.3 billion in 274 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.9 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.6 million. Half of the 274 awards fell between $1.4 million and $6.0 million, and they ranged from $50,000 to $55.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.3 billion
- Grant awards274
- Typical award$2.6 million
- Awarded in FY 2025-$47.0 million
- Size rank220 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant, cooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 220th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 31% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 57 states and territories.
What the program funds
For providing multiyear programmatic competitive grants for tree planting and related activities.
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
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Priority will be given to projects whose primary focus is in disadvantaged communities. Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funding is to provide grants to assist disadvantaged communities that have little to no tree canopy cover. It includes tree planting and related activities.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Applicant 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. Matching requirements may range from 0 percent to 50 percent of the total award. Matching funds may not come from other federal sources. The non-Federal share of the match may be in the form of cash, services and/or in-kind contributions.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
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, Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (10.727) awarded $1.3 billion across 274 grant awards, an average of $4.9 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Forests | District of Columbia | 1 | $55.0 million |
| California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | California | 1 | $43.2 million |
| Urban Sustainability Directors Network | North Carolina | 1 | $28.0 million |
| Oregon Department of Forestry | Oregon | 2 | $26.6 million |
| Greenlatinos | Colorado | 1 | $25.0 million |
| Hispanic Access Foundation | District of Columbia | 1 | $25.0 million |
| Texas A&m Forest Service | Texas | 1 | $21.8 million |
| Kupu | Hawaii | 1 | $20.0 million |
| The Corps Network | District of Columbia | 1 | $18.0 million |
| The Trust for Public Land | California | 1 | $18.0 million |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | Maryland | 1 | $17.0 million |
| The Morton Arboretum | Illinois | 2 | $15.1 million |
| Houston Advance Research Center | Texas | 1 | $15.0 million |
| Texas Trees Foundation | Texas | 1 | $15.0 million |
| Department of Natural Resources Illinois | Illinois | 1 | $13.9 million |
| Department of Environmental Conservation New York | New York | 1 | $13.5 million |
| Friends of Trees | Oregon | 1 | $12.0 million |
| City of Milwaukee | Wisconsin | 1 | $12.0 million |
| River Network | Colorado | 1 | $12.0 million |
| Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government | Kentucky | 1 | $12.0 million |
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 50% of the money, nonprofits 42% and colleges and universities 7.4%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 155 | $671 million | 50% |
| Nonprofits | 93 | $560 million | 42% |
| Colleges and universities | 22 | $98.5 million | 7.4% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 3 | $2.1 million | 0.2% |
| Small businesses | 1 | $1.7 million | 0.1% |
By state
53 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $153 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $116 million |
| New York | 14 | $78.9 million |
| Colorado | 6 | $60.9 million |
| Oregon | 6 | $59.6 million |
| Texas | 3 | $51.8 million |
| Hawaii | 7 | $42.5 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $40.4 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $39.6 million |
| Washington | 10 | $39.2 million |
| Minnesota | 7 | $38.0 million |
| Illinois | 9 | $37.7 million |
| Michigan | 7 | $36.2 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $35.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $32.8 million |
| Ohio | 8 | $28.9 million |
| Georgia | 6 | $27.4 million |
| Arizona | 4 | $26.0 million |
| Indiana | 6 | $26.0 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $23.8 million |
| Nebraska | 5 | $23.6 million |
| Louisiana | 3 | $23.5 million |
| New Jersey | 7 | $23.5 million |
| Florida | 7 | $22.4 million |
| New Mexico | 6 | $20.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $19.3 million |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $18.4 million |
| Nevada | 7 | $17.7 million |
| Mississippi | 5 | $17.0 million |
| Tennessee | 6 | $16.4 million |
| Kentucky | 4 | $15.8 million |
| Iowa | 4 | $15.4 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $15.0 million |
| Alabama | 5 | $12.3 million |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | $9.5 million |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $8.0 million |
| Arkansas | 4 | $7.1 million |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 3 | $6.5 million |
| Alaska | 6 | $6.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $5.1 million |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Utah | 3 | $3.9 million |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3.6 million |
| Maine | 1 | $3.1 million |
| Montana | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $2.6 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2.6 million |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2.3 million |
| West Virginia | 2 | $2.3 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Guam | 1 | $1.5 million |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| American Samoa | 1 | $750,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $750,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $750,000 |
| Palau | 1 | $740,000 |