4835 - 2025 Virginia Trees for Clean Water (VTCW)
Funding Opportunity Details

Urban & Community Forestry

Final Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025 3:00 PM

Description

• 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.

   

  Grants may be awarded to civic groups, communities, local government, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, public educational institutions, state agencies, tribal organizations, and volunteer groups. Visit the DOF website for more information on qualifying projects, funding amounts, and reimbursable expenses.

   

  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until December 1, 2025. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the estimated planting date and an award must be issued prior to beginning the project.

   

  If you registered your organization through DOF’s grant portal previously, be sure to review your organization’s contact information to ensure name and address are up-to-date and match your W-9. 

   

  Important Notes:
  (1) Local DOF staff must review the project prior to submission. A letter of recommendation from the local DOF forester should be sent directly to the program manager prior to proposal submission. Find a forester. 
  (2) Projects MUST include community outreach and engagement components.
  (3) Projects may NOT include tree removal. 
  (4) If your budget includes third-party contracted work, please provide estimates but DO NOT disclose the contractor / vendor names on your application.  

   

  Applicants should thoroughly review all relevant documentation including the grant FAQs linked below.

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