Virginia Department
of Forestry

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) supports local communities in their efforts to plant trees, improve urban tree cover, protect water, and more. DOF has two grant programs that can help communities develop healthy, resilient urban tree cover.

Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program

The Virginia Trees for Clean Water (VTCW) Grant program encourages 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 their impacts on water quality.

Learn more about the Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grant Program.

Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities.

Learn more about the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.

Forest Pest Treatment Cost-Share Programs

Treating trees for destructive non-native insects increases the chance of preserving genetic material for tree species throughout the state. The Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Programs can help landowners and organizations offset treatment costs of trees on their property. Click the links below for program-specific requirements and information on how to apply.

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program

Treating ash trees for this destructive non-native insect increases the chance of preserving genetic material of ash trees throughout the state. The Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program can help landowners and organizations offset up to 50% of costs for treatment of ash trees through stem injections with emamectin benzoate insecticide.

Learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program can help landowners and organizations offset treatment costs for eastern and Carolina hemlock trees on their property. This program will reimburse up to 100% of imidacloprid or dinotefuran insecticide treatment costs, either performed by the landowner or a certified arborist.

Learn more about the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program.

Community Forest Revitalization Program

The Community Forest Revitalization program is a technical assistance program that encourages local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained community forestry projects and programs in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Cities, towns, counties, tribes and universities can apply for support to map, plan and manage community forests.

Learn more about the Community Forest Revitalization Program.

Eligible Applicants

We welcome applications from state agencies, local and regional governments, tribal communities and organizations, approved nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, civic groups, public educational institutions (college level) or community tree volunteer groups.

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	Ash Tree Management – Dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer Invasion	FT0035	Forestry topic information sheet provides information about managing your ash trees during a time when the emerald ash borer is invading, including options for your property and possible biological controls being used.	Publication	View
	Community Forest Revitalization Program – Creating and Supporting Community Forestry Projects	FT0065	Forestry topic information sheet provides information about Department of Forestry’s Community Forest Revitalization Program available to help create and support forestry projects in underserved communities.	Publication	View
	Emerald Ash Borer Cost-Share Program – Cost Assistance for Protecting Ash Trees	FT0032	Forestry topic information sheet provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer Cost-Share Program for protecting ash trees, including the requirements and treatments covered by the program.	Publication	View
	Emerald Ash Borer Program		Learn more about the ash treatment financial assistance program and to see the work that has been done so far.	StoryMap	View
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A variety of financial assistance programs are available through DOF and partner agencies for community forestry and forest management activities.

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