Call for
Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
Application Deadline:
15 September 2025
About Organisation
The Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) is dedicated to advancing knowledge in arboriculture and urban forestry. Formed in 2002 through the merger of the International Society of Arboriculture Research Trust and the National Arborist Foundation of the National Arborist Association (now known as the Tree Care Industry Association), TREE Fund has committed over $5.4 million in grant funding. Its mission is to support programs that encourage the discovery, development, and dissemination of new knowledge related to tree care and the arboriculture profession. By investing in cutting-edge research, TREE Fund plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthy urban forests and sustainable tree management practices. The organization emphasizes collaboration, scientific innovation, and education to ensure informed practices are carried out by professionals worldwide. With a global vision and a strong commitment to knowledge sharing, TREE Fund empowers researchers and practitioners to address critical issues impacting tree health and community forestry. It continues to support scientific endeavors that strengthen the relationship between humans and trees while promoting environmental sustainability for future generations.
About the Grant
The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program is a significant initiative managed by TREE Fund in collaboration with the Canadian TREE Fund. Established in memory of Jack Kimmel, a renowned arboriculture leader and former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto, this grant commemorates his 46 years of service to the International Society of Arboriculture and its Ontario chapter. The program aims to support international researchers working on impactful projects in arboriculture and urban forestry. Open to researchers based outside the United States, the grant offers critical financial assistance for innovative studies that benefit the broader tree care community. Each project funded under this program is expected to contribute meaningful insights into urban forestry practices or arboricultural research. The evaluation process involves representatives from both TREE Fund and the Canadian TREE Fund to ensure a high standard of selection. Projects must be completed within one to two years, with funding determined by the assessed value and relevance of the proposed work to global arboriculture challenges.
Who can Apply?
The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program is open exclusively to researchers whose primary place of work or research is outside of the United States. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a strong background in arboriculture or urban forestry and be affiliated with a recognized research institution or organization. The proposed project should offer innovative and practical insights into tree science, care, or management that can serve the global arboriculture community. Only one project per applicant will be considered for funding under this program. The principal investigator must be clearly identified in the Letter of Inquiry and must be responsible for overseeing the project through to completion. Projects must be planned for completion within one to two years. Collaborative efforts are welcome, provided all contributors and affiliations are transparently declared. TREE Fund encourages applications from a diverse range of geographic and cultural contexts, aiming to support research that advances tree care on an international scale.
How to Apply?
To apply, send a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) of no more than 100 words by email to hhupke@treefund.org between August 1 and September 15, 2025. The LOI must include the project title, concept, the name of the principal investigator and affiliated institution, and a note indicating interest in the Jack Kimmel International Grant Program.
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