Not accepting applications at this time.

Purpose of Funding
To provide financial assistance to local governments and shade tree commissions to assist in the implementation of an approved management plan for trees and forests to the extent funds are available.

Application Deadline
TBD

Notification Date
TBD

Source of Funding
New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund and the No Net Loss Compensatory Reforestation program

Statutory Citation
New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund (N.J.S.A. 39:3-27.81), and the No Net Loss Compensatory Reforestation program (N.J.S.A. 13:1L-14.2(c)).

Who is Eligible
Only municipal and county governments in partnership and collaboration with local shade tree departments, commissions, tree committees, tree boards, or tree councils who are legally responsible for tree and forest management are eligible to apply for a grant.

Only projects carried out on public property owned or maintained by a municipal or county government are eligible for grant funding.

Grant Limitations
No awards available for 2024.

Application Procedures
TBD

Success Stories/Fact Sheet
NJDEP| Grant and Loan Programs | URBAN FORESTRY

Additional Information
N/A

For more information
New Jersey Forest Service| New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry| Stewardship Program