Trees Forever is working with Illinois communities to plant and care for local tree canopies! Check out our resources and grant programs available to get you started.
Trees Forever recognizes the immense benefits of trees in rural landscapes and urban communities including shade, wildlife habitat for pollinators, stormwater filtration, mental health improvement, and much more. These benefits are readily accessible for eligible communities only. Trees Forever is partnering with the Illinois DNR, Morton Arboretum, and the Chicago Regional Trees Initiative to work with these eligible Illinois communities to build up their tree canopies and enhance their current capacity and efforts.
Get Started in your Home Town!
Trees Forever has staff available to work with Illinois communities to assist them with a range of services from developing a tree board and adopting tree ordinances, to completing an inventory and management plan and getting started planting trees.
Trees Forever is now offering these grants to improve community forests:
- Community tree planting grant
Funding is available to diversify and increase your community tree canopy. Applications being accepted now! - Inventory and management plan grant
A community tree inventory is vital for assessing tree health and planning maintenance. Funding is available to document trees growing on public property. Applications being accepted now! - Tree removal Grant
For those communities that achieve Tree City USA designation through the Arbor Day Foundation, funding is available for the removal of public trees.
Helpful Links:
Follow our walkthrough video to determine your community’s eligibility
Illinois IRA Interest Form
Program partners:
Grant funding is provided through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
