Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry Grants The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers urban forestry grants to and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in or conducting projects in Wisconsin. These grants fall into four categories: IRA grants, regular grants, startup grants and catastrophic storm grants. Urban Forestry Grant Webinar The latest Urban Forestry Grant Webinar was held on August 21, 2025. We appreciate all attendees' time, thoughtful questions and interest in improving Wisconsin's urban forestry canopy. Full webinar recording Webinar Q&A Regular grants Regular grants are competitive cost-share grants of up to $25,000. Grants are to support new, innovative projects that will develop sustainable urban and community forestry programs, not to subsidize routine forestry activities. Applications are not being accepted at this time. Startup grants Startup grants are competitive cost-share grants of up to $5,000. These simplified grants are available to communities that want to start or restart an urban forestry program. Applications are not being accepted at this time. Catastrophic storm grants Catastrophic storm grants fund tree repair, removal or replacement within urban areas following a catastrophic storm event for which the governor has declared a state of emergency under s. 323.10, Wis. Stats. Applications are being accepted until 11:59pm, June 12, 2026. Additional Resources DNR storm debris webpage Storm debris guidance document for communities IRA Grants Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) grants are competitive no-match grants of up to $500,000. These grants use federal funds to support projects that positively impact trees and people within disadvantaged communities in Wisconsin. Applications are not being taken at this time. Guidance and forms for current project sponsors Many current browsers do not open PDF forms properly. Follow the instructions below to open the forms on this page. From a desktop computer, download the PDF form (right-click on the link, then select "Save link as" or "Save target as"). Make a note of the file location and file name so you can access the file from your device. Do not double-click the file. Open the Adobe Reader software then select "File > Open" then browse to the PDF file you saved on your device. See PDF help for additional information. Tracking and claiming costs Recordkeeping and reimbursement guide Regular and Startup grant reimbursement worksheets Urban Forestry Grant Reimbursement Request, Form 2400-135 Urban Forestry Grant Reimbursement Request Worksheets, Form 2400-135A Catastrophic storm grant reimbursement worksheets Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Reimbursement Request, Form 2400-139 Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Reimbursement Request Worksheets, Form 2400-139A Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grant Final Report, Form 8700-370 Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving Grants (State or Federal) from Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (all project years) Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) classified equipment rates 2026 Equipment Rates – scroll down to section 25 Previous WisDOT classified equipment rates archive 2025 Classified Equipment Rates 2025 Non-standard Equipment Rates 2024 Classified Equipment Rates Standard and Special Rated Units 2024 Non-standard Equipment Numeric Listing Progress reporting Urban Forestry Grant Report, Form 8700-345 Guides Developing Tree Purchase and Planting Specifications for Bid Minimum Tree Inventory Attributes Tree Ordinance Guidance for Wisconsin Communities Technical Guide to Developing Urban Forestry Plans & Urban Forest Management Plans Guidelines for Emerald Ash Borer Plans Guidelines for Working with Consultants Award recipients Selected 2026 Urban Forestry Grant Recipients Previous award recipients archive Selected 2025 Urban Forestry Grant Recipients