State agency offering grants throughout Hawai‘i to promote more tree plantings

To promote more trees in places where people live, work, learn and play, the state is offering grants to communities and organizations across the Hawaiian Islands to fund tree plantings and more.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program offers two grants – Arbor Day 2024 for $3,000 to $5,000 or General Community Grant for $5,000 to $15,000. The deadline to apply is July 15.

Eligible applicants include schools, religious centers, community groups, state and county agencies and organizations. Projects can comprise community celebrations on or around Arbor Day (Nov. 2, 2024), tree plantings and giveaways, tree nursery establishment or capacity building, invasive species management for trees, and more.

Kaulunani staff will host three online question-and-answer sessions to provide more detail about these funding opportunities. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday at noon.

For additional information, contact Heather McMillen, Kaulunani Program Coordinator, at heather.l.mcmillen@hawaii.gov.