LISLE, Ill. (Jan. 14, 2025)—The Morton Arboretum announced Tuesday it has collectively awarded $7.9 million in federal urban and community forestry funding to 39 Illinois organizations—ranging from government entities and community groups to higher education institutions and other nonprofits—for urban and community forestry work in priority areas across the state. Arboretum President and CEO Jill […]
Registration open for two upcoming forestry webinars The University of Illinois Extension Forestry program has two webinars upcoming in our Beginning Forest Landowner Program. These webinars are free and open to the public. Online Resources for Land Management Webinar February 10th, 6:00pm-7:00pm Join us on February 10th at 6pm Central for a webinar on Online […]
Request for Proposals: Fall 2024 American Forests is supporting more Tree Equity leaders on the ground through our current funding opportunity open to faith-based and frontline environmental justice organizations! Over $12 million is available for projects in equitable urban forestry planning, planting and care, coalition building, workforce development, tree nursery development and more. Application opens September 30 and closes October 25. View RFP Apply now The Tree […]
You’re Invited to Apply for up to $30,000 to Plant Trees at Your House of Worship or Community Organization! Learn more about the opportunity through Invitation for Applications. Start Your Application About the Opportunity Download PDF Faith in Place is an equal opportunity provider. About the Opportunity Faith in Place will distribute 65 to 85 […]
Learn How to Access IRA Funds for Tree Equity! Friends for Tree Equity, Illinois, presents a webinar explaining the value and importance of trees and showcasing three Illinois organizations who, with the help of the Inflation Reduction Act, are ready to provide education, funding and logistical expertise to enhance urban forests in underserved areas of […]
