Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program
Department of Forestry
Who can apply
Maintenance expenses, including watering, are eligible for reimbursement during the grant period.
About this opportunity
The Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program is established to encourage the creation of long-term, sustained canopy cover to improve water quality across the Commonwealth. This grant is used to fund tree-planting efforts that raise public awareness of the benefits of trees and impacts on water quality. The recommended funding range is $1,000 – $55,000. Some project match is expected and can include in-kind and volunteer hours. Grant funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. Under limited circumstances, DOF can directly pay costs for a project. Please reach out to the program contact for more information. Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the estimated planting date and an award must be issued prior to beginning the project or incurring project expenses. Projects ma...