Minnesota invests in the health and resilience of urban and community forests through grant programs that support local and Tribal governments, nonprofits, communities, and schools. These grants help communities restore, protect, and diversify their tree canopy and improve long-tern forest health.
Funding opportunities have supported actives such as tree plantings, maintenance, assessments, inventory, planning, wood utilization, and community engagement related to urban and community forestry. Grant availability, eligible activities and timelines vary; applicants should review the below list for current grant requirements.
Coming soon: 2026 Protect Community Forests for Community Resiliency Grants - $1.7 million in grants for local and Tribal governments in Minnesota that need help in reducing the impacts of emerald ash borer (EAB) and improving their community forest. Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
Applications open: Aug. 3, 2026
Deadline: Sept. 14, 2026
Contact [email protected] with questions.
Past grants
Visit our grant recipient page to see a full list of which communities have been awarded grants.