Call for Grant Applications -Bridging Narratives Grant Program
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
About Organisation
TREE Fund (Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing research and education in arboriculture and urban forestry. Established in 2002, it has awarded over $6 million in grants to promote innovation and scientific knowledge in tree care. The organization supports initiatives that enhance environmental sustainability, community safety, and urban livability. By funding research, education, and collaborative projects, TREE Fund empowers professionals and communities to improve the management and preservation of urban forests, ensuring healthier ecosystems and long-term environmental benefits.
About the Grant
The Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative and John P White Grant Program is an urban forestry research grant focused on fostering collaboration between arborists and other professional sectors. This initiative supports projects that enhance communication, cooperation, and understanding of urban forest value. With a maximum funding of $30,000, the grant promotes research in areas such as ecosystem services, policy development, nature-based solutions, and community benefits of urban forests. It aims to strengthen partnerships between urban forest managers and professionals like engineers, scientists, and planners to maximize environmental impact.
Who can Apply?
This urban forestry grant is open to researchers, academic institutions, and technical professionals from diverse disciplines. Applicants must propose collaborative projects that align with urban forestry, ecosystem services, or policy-related research. Eligible proposals should demonstrate strong interdisciplinary engagement and measurable impact. However, individuals, municipal tree surveys, tree planting programs, traditional forestry studies, and product-focused testing for commercial gain are not eligible. Applicants must ensure their research promotes collaboration and contributes to enhancing the value and management of urban forests.
How to Apply?
Applicants must first submit a Letter of Intent before the deadline. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit a full proposal outlining objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. Ensure your project aligns with collaboration-focused themes and demonstrates measurable impact. Applications are evaluated based on innovation, interdisciplinary value, and contribution to urban forestry.
Application Deadline
The final date to request the Letter of Intent for this grant is September 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
