January 18, 2022 – Trees Forever are giving Illinois communities the chance to fund diversity in their community forests to recover from natural or man-made disasters, such as emerald ash borers.
Trees Forever will begin accepting grant applications grants from February 1 through 25 for Recover, Replant, Restore!
The grants will be made available to plant diverse and disease/storm-resistant shade trees. They will range from anywhere from $500 to $3,000. Trees Forever are offering eligible projects, including planting trees in public spaces, such as community entryways, at schools, public buildings, parks, and, along streets and trails.
The grants will be funded through a partnership between Trees Forever, the U.S. Forest Service, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The grants are intended to help communities throughout Illinois recover from natural disasters, and replant with a diverse, disease and storm-resistant selection of tree species.
Applications are due February 25 and can be found HERE.
