Funding opportunity: Urban & community forestry tree inventory grants

Are you interested in receiving funding for a complete tree inventory or an urban/community forest management plan?  The Morton Arboretum has not yet finalized our agreement with IDNR but would like to hear from you.

1. Grant awards will range from $3,000 to a maximum of up to $20,000

2. The application process will open in June — please indicate your interest in the meantime

3. The grant period shall be Summer 2020 – Summer 2022

4. Funding categories for this grant cycle will be

5. Complete tree inventory & management plan

6. Management plan only (if you already have an inventory)

7. Complete tree inventory only (if you cannot provide match for a management plan)

8. There are no funds available for tree planting.

9. This grant requires a 1:1 match.

10. For additional requirements and details, visit: http://chicagorti.org/FY20grant

Planning to apply? Let them know and they will let you know when applications open.  For more information, please contact  Emily Okallau, Community Outreach Coordinator at eokallau@mortonarb.org