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Urban Forestry and Community Programs

​​​​​​​​​​​The Kentucky Division of Forestry, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS), is managing the Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Assistance Program. The program is designed to encourage communities to create and support long-term and sustained urban and community forestry programs throughout Kentucky.   

The Kentucky Division of Forestry is working to distribute​ $1.8 million to local governments, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to support work increasing access to trees and green spaces, and the many benefits they provide.

​Funded through the US Forest Service from the Inflation Reduction Act, 100% of funding is intended to be delivered to or used to serve underserved and disadvantaged communities. Communities and organizations were encouraged to apply for between $1,000 and $250,000. Larger proposals are also considered. Consideration is given to ensure smaller communities have equitable access to funding. ​Information regarding underserved area can be found by using the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool ​.  No match funding will be required.

​Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Support local government and nonprofit support

  • Urban tree canopy assessments

  • Tree inventories

  • Tree board or tree commission development

  • Public tree ordinance/policy

  • Urban heat island analysis and extreme heat mitigation

  • Tree planting

  • Urban forestry workforce development

  • Community forestry focused education

  • Storm readiness, response and recovery program development

  • Pilot urban wood utilization programs

  • Demonstration community gravel beds

  • Tree planting and open space master plans

  • Greenway development planning

  • And more!

Ineligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Research

  • Property acquisition and related costs

  • Construction and capital improvement projects

  • Equipment purchases

  • Food or beverage purchases

  • Gift cards

  • Sub-granting of awarded funds

     Contact information is listed below to reach out with any questions.

Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator

Chris Wiedamann

300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601

cwiedamann@ky.gov

502-782-3932




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