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.
Additional Resources
| Image | Title | ID | Description | Content Type | View | hf:tax:document-category | hf:tax:document-tags | hf:tax:Media |
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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 | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | emerald-ash-borer eabt-program forestry-topics landowner-resources | publication |
 | 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 | urb urban-and-community-forestry | community-forest-revitalization-program | publication |
 | 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 | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | emerald-ash-borer eabt-program forestry-topics | publication |
 | 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 | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | emerald-ash-borer eabt-program insects | storymap | |
 | Emerald Ash Borer Program – Application Process and Information | Document provides guidance through the application process for the Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Cost-Share Program offering financial assistance for treating ash trees. | Document | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs emerald-ash-borer eabt-program | document | |
 | Emerald Ash Borer Program Cost-Share Application | 6.05 | Form | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs emerald-ash-borer eabt-program | form | |
| Emerald Ash Borer Program Cost-Share Application – Supplement | 6.05-S | Form | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs emerald-ash-borer eabt-program | form | |
| Forestry Grant Program -Time and Activity Log for Staff and Volunteers | 3.26 | Form | View | finance financial-assistance urb urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program grant-programs ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | form | |
 | Hemlock Tree Management – Protection from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | FT0063 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses treatment options to protect hemlock trees from the damaging hemlock woolly adelgid. | Publication | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | forestry-topics hemlock-woolly-adelgid hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program insects | publication |
 | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Soil Drench Treatment | Video on how to treat hemlock trees using the soil drench method. | Video | View | urb financial-assistance-forest-health forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | hemlock-woolly-adelgid hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program insects | video | |
 | Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program – Application Process and Information | Document provides guidance through the application process for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program offering financial assistance for treating hemlock trees. | Document | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | cost-share-programs hemlock-woolly-adelgid hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program | document | |
| Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program Application | 6.07 | Application form to be completed to apply for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Cost-Share Program. | Form | View | financial-assistance-forest-health urb forest-health urban-and-community-forestry | hemlock-woolly-adelgid hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program | form |
 | Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (Virginia Dept. of Accounts) | W-9 | Form | View | finance urb financial-assistance-forest-health financial-assistance-water-quality financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management fire-and-emergency-response forest-health forest-management urban-and-community-forestry water-quality | cost-share-programs eabt-program grant-programs hemlock-woolly-adelgid-treatment-cost-share-program lpfct-program lpr-program pct-program rt-program throwing-shade-va-program | form | |
 | System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Agreement Signing | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with agreement signing. | User Guide | View | finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response financial-assistance-forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response forest-management | firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program forest-sustainability-fund system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | user-guide | |
 | System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Registration User Guide | System Access Portal User Guide for registering to use the grants system. | User Guide | View | financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urb finance fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry | firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program forest-sustainability-fund system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | user-guide | |
 | System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Requesting an Agreement Modification | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of forestry grants. This guide assists with requesting an agreement modification. | User Guide | View | finance financial-assistance-forest-management urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response forest-management urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response | firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program forest-sustainability-fund system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | user-guide | |
 | System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. | User Guide | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program | user-guide | |
 | System Access Portal for Forestry Grants User Guide – Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants | System Access Portal User Guide for application and administration of Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants. | User Guide | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | system-access-portal-forestry-grants va-trees-for-clean-water-program | user-guide | |
 | Throwing Shade VA – Eligible Native Species | Listing of native species of trees and shrubs that are eligible for a discount at participating nurseries through the Throwing Shade VA program. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | throwing-shade-va-program | document | |
 | Throwing Shade VA – Program Flyer | This flyer provides an overview of the Throwing Shade VA program for promotional purposes. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | throwing-shade-va-program | document | |
 | Throwing Shade VA – Program Flyer (png) | This flyer provides an overview of the Throwing Shade VA program for promotional purposes. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | throwing-shade-va-program | document | |
 | Throwing Shade VA – Scope of Work | This document defines the scope of work for nurseries to participate in the Throwing Shade VA program. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | throwing-shade-va-program | document | |
 | Throwing Shade VA – Survey Form | Printable survey form (2 per sheet) that can be used for paper reporting of to receive a discount at participating nurseries through the Throwing Shade VA program. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | throwing-shade-va-program | document | |
 | Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program Budget Worksheet | 17.05 | Form | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | grant-programs | form | |
 | Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application | Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program – Request for Application document details the program and proposal requirements as well as deadlines and submission information. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | ucf-grant-program | document | |
 | Urban and Community Forestry Programs – Resources for Trees in Our Communities, Cities and Towns | FT0052 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses the urban and community forestry programs available through the DOF. | Publication | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | community-assistance community-forestry community-resources cost-share-programs forestry-topics | publication |
 | Virginia Department of Forestry Grants – Frequently Asked Questions | Document answers the most common questions asked about forestry grants, including application requirements, qualifying expenses, reimbursements and other how do I… questions. | Document | View | finance urb financial-assistance financial-assistance-fire-and-emergency-response urban-and-community-forestry fire-and-emergency-response | community-wildfire-defense-grant dry-hydrant-program firewise-virginia-community-hazard-mitigation-grant-program system-access-portal-forestry-grants ucf-grant-program va-trees-for-clean-water-program volunteer-fire-assistance-grant-program | document | |
 | Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications | Virginia Trees for Clean Water Grants – Request for Applications document details the program and application requirements as well as deadlines and submission information. | Document | View | urb urban-and-community-forestry | va-trees-for-clean-water-program | document |
A variety of financial assistance programs are available through DOF and partner agencies for community forestry and forest management activities.
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