Provider
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Application Deadline
Rolling Application
Summary
Trees in cities and towns can help manage stormwater, control sediment erosion, and help reduce the impacts of extreme heat by cooling neighborhoods and reducing energy costs.
Through the PA Community Tree Assistance Program, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will contract directly with trusted tree-care professionals who will perform the work in eligible and approved communities. Municipalities, schools, nonprofit organizations, and other community groups are encouraged to contact DCNR Urban and Community Forestry staff for assistance and to discuss the project before applying.
Projects must take place in public or community spaces like parks, street trees, cemeteries, and school grounds. Private property is not eligible for this program.
Small communities are encouraged to bundle projects and work together. Projects should range from $5,000 to $50,000 in total cost. Larger projects should consider applying for a DCNR Community and Watershed Forestry grant.
Common Eligible Projects
Eligible applicants can request help with:
- Planting new trees and caring for them as they grow
- Pruning and caring for existing trees to keep them healthy
- Inventorying trees and creating management plans
- Checking for tree hazards and making needed safety improvements
More Information
https://www.pa.gov/services/dcnr/get-help-with-trees-in-your-community
