Grants are available to assist with urban and community forestry, private forest stewardship, volunteer fire departments and more. Each grant program has specific criteria for eligible projects and who can apply, as well as specific application deadlines and minimum/maximum grant request amounts.
Available Grants
- Community Forestry Grants
Supports urban forestry projects for local governments, schools and other organizations.
Next application period opens August 2020.
- Federal Pass-Through Funds
By federal statute, a portion of timber and mineral revenue generated from the national forests in Michigan is disbursed to the counties in which the forests are located. An application process is not necessary because the revenues are flow through and are disbursed in accordance with federal and state statutes
- Michigan Volunteer Fire Assistance
Provides funding to assist fire departments in acquiring fire-fighting equipment for local communities. Fire departments in rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less are eligible to apply.
- DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grants
Provides funding to increase the number of properly planted and maintained trees within DTE Energy's service territory.
Next application period opens April 2020.
