jkmittaTREE Fund has awarded more than $4.5 million in grants since 2002. The fall cycle of grants is listed below. Before applying for a grant, read the guidelines provided in the “Read More” links. Contact TREE Fund directly should you have questions or require additional information about these grant programs.
John Z. Duling Grant Program
Provides start-up or seed funding to support innovative research and technology transfer projects.
Award amount: up to $25,000 (minimum $10,000)
100-Word Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted August 1 to Sept. 15, 2020
For approved LOIs only, applications accepted August 1 to Oct. 1, 2020
Jack Kimmel International Grant Program
Provides funding for arboriculture research by applicants working primarily outside of the United States.
Award amount: up to $10,000 (minimum $5,000)
100-Word Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted August 1 to Sept. 15, 2020
For approved LOIs only, applications accepted August 1 to Oct. 1, 2020
Safe Arborist Techniques Fund Grant Program
Supports original research that creates a safer work environment for people working in the tree care industry and the general public they serve.
Award amount: up to $15,000 (minimum $5,000)
100-Word Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted August 1 to Sept. 15, 2020
For approved LOIs only, applications accepted August 1 to Oct. 1, 2020
Bob Skiera Memorial Fund Building Bridges Initiative Grant Program
Supports projects which will help arborists and urban foresters communicate the value of trees and urban forests on a global basis through technology transfer and engagement with developers, builders, civil engineers, city planners, elected officials and other policymakers.
Award amount: up to $30,000 (minimum $10,000)
100-Word Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted August 1 to Sept. 15, 2020
For approved LOIs only, applications accepted August 1 to Oct. 1, 2020
Barborinas Family Fund Grant Program
Supports projects focused on tree production, planting techniques, and the improvement of tree varieties for urban conditions, to focus on investigations into root science.
Award amount: up to $10,000 (minimum $5,000)
100-Word Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) accepted August 1 to Sept. 15, 2020
For approved LOIs only, applications accepted August 1 to Oct. 1, 2020