National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program: Community Tree Resource Utilization

    Funding agency
    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
    Program name
    Urban and Community Forestry Program
    Status
    Open
    Description

    The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the economic, health, and environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community tree resource utilization, which can reduce waste and create value by turning wood generated from pruning, removals, storm events, and pest or disease outbreaks into useful products. These products may include lumber, slabs, furniture, flooring, biochar, or other materials that strengthen local economies, reduce disposal costs, and improve community resilience.

    Contact
    SM.FS.nucfac@usda.gov
    Total funding
    $1,000,000
    Max award
    $500,000
    Match required
    Yes
    Match description
    All applicants must demonstrate a 1:1 match of federal funds to nonfederal funds, which may be in the form of cash, services, or in-kind contributions.
    Applications open
    Applications close
    Future rounds
    Unknown/Other
    Eligible applicant description

    Entity Types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Interstate Organization, County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), Nonprofit Organization, Not-for-Profit Organization, Tribal, State, Local, Other Special District Government, Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)

    Project type
    Community and Economic Development
    Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship
    Project subcategory
    Economic Development
    Forest Management
    Waste Management and Recycling
    Other (Community and Economic Development)
    Project stage
    Implementation
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    Last updated: August 18, 2026