The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Program in partnership with the National Grid Company is offering matching grants to specific municipalities in which National Grid has completed their ACT Reliability Improvement Program. These grants are made for the purposes of community tree replacement planting and building local capacity for excellent urban and community forestry.
Urban and Community Forestry National Grid Partnership Challenge Grants can be used to fund projects which will result in:
- Urban and Community Forestry Management Plans
- Tree and Forest Ordinances and Policies
- Strong and Effective Citizen Advocacy and Action Organizations
- More Highly Trained Professional Staff
- Strategic Community Tree Plantings
- Appropriate “Heritage” Tree Care Projects