Apply for a Tree Planting Grant
Written by b87fm on 09/22/2026
With over 60% of Boston’s tree canopy located on land that is privately owned and controlled, this grant program is vital to expanding the forest beyond public parks and sidewalks. Increasing the urban forest provides many benefits:
SUPPORTS A HEALTHY Environment
Absorbs carbon dioxide, supports biodiversity, and improves soil and water quality.
Improves Public Health
Increases access to nature, improves air quality, and reduces heat-related illness.
Increases Climate Resilience
Combats the urban heat island effect,,manages stormwater runoff, and mitigates flooding
