Tree Grant Programs
The Community Canopy Grant is now open for City of Phoenix residents, please see below for eligibility requirements and additional information.
Eligibility Requirements:
The tree planting program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Forest Service. Because this funding comes from federal sources, we are required to follow specific guidelines on where trees can be planted. Please see here to ensure you qualify prior to applying.
Community Canopy Tree Grant
Approved Tree Species List:
Frequently Asked Questions:
No. We will have arborists and trained landscape professionals planting the trees for you.
No. The contractors will ensure that all underground utilities are marked prior to planting.
No. Applicants must live in the City of Phoenix boundaries and must live within an eligible area. See map here to ensure your area qualifies.
Trees will be planted between October and April. No trees will be planted during the summer months due to the heat.
No. There are no costs associated with this program. Our office has contracting companies and tree nurseries on contract so we will do all of the ordering. The applicant is not responsible to pay any money associated with the grant.
***It should be mentioned that once trees are planted, the watering and maintenance will be the responsibility of the property owner, unless you are in an area with a dedicated Tree Steward, and there are costs associated with maintenance activities.
You will also receive a maintenance bag of supplies to assist you in caring for your new tree(s).
Typically, we are planting either 15-or 25-gallon trees depending on nursery stock availability. The height of the tree depends on the species.
Applicants will be able to choose one or two trees from a list of 17 trees. Half native and half non-native, but drought tolerant and desert adapted.
Native trees are preferred and should be strongly considered as summer temperatures continue to increase and our monsoons decrease.
Please see here for a list of available trees to choose from.
Fruit trees are not available.
If you applied before 11:59 for the next deadline then your application will be included in that round, but if you apply after a date, your application will be included in the next round.
You will be notified of your application if you have been approved or if you have not been approved.
- Trees must be planted within property lines, not in the right of way.
- Trees must be planted within the front yard
- Please choose trees best suited for the area
- Tall trees cannot be planted underneath powerlines
- Make sure to space trees apart so they have enough room to grow.
- If you marked the location, you wanted your tree and there are underground utilities there, you will need to choose a new area for the tree (Trees should be planted 10 feet away from underground utilities.)
Yes, but we will need written permission from the property owner.