2026 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) - SFAP Non-Matching Grants

The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities. This program exists to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. We welcome applications from units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. This program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act.Application (RFA) for full details. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact Laura Johnson:Laura JohnsonDOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager (804) 912-6462laura.johnson@dof.virginia.govApplications may not be submitted through eVA. Applications must be submitted through SAP at the below URL:https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/