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TREE CANOPY & WORKFORCE COMMUNITY GRANT


EN ESPAÑOL

You’re Invited to Apply for up to $30,000 to Plant Trees at Your House of
Worship or Community Organization! Learn more about the opportunity through
Invitation for Applications. 

 * Watch Webinar Sharing About the Opportunity

 * View Eligibility Requirements

 * View Application Steps

 * View Tree Planting Resources

 * View FAQs



Start Your Application

Faith in Place is an equal opportunity provider.

About the Opportunity

Faith in Place will distribute 65 to 85 grants, each up to $30,000, to community
organizations and Houses of Worship within environmental justice communities
across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. These grants are intended for planting
and maintaining trees on their properties over a four-year period. 



Learn more about the opportunity by viewing our full Invitation for Grant
Proposals and checking out our FAQs.

View the Invitation for Grant Applications

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TREE PLANTING SUCCESS STORIES


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

DANVILLE, IL

"The [tree planting] project is concerned with improving air quality by planting
more trees, particularly native species, because natives thrive rather than just
exist." 

Church Member, Claudia Ferrell

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HOW TO APPLY


Workshop Schedule

1. WATCH THE TREE WORKSHOP RECORDING 



2. APPLY

 * Step 1: Check if you are eligible (see below).

 * Step 2: If you think you are eligible, create an account through our grant
   portal.
   
   * Instructions for how to do this are available in this video guide.

 * Step 3: Complete the Eligibility Questionnaire (listed as "LOI" in the Grant
   Portal). This should take 20-30 minutes if you already have a UEI number. You
   can start and save your progress at any point.
   
   * This step collects basic information to ensure you are eligible for the
     grant before working on your application. See below for additional
     resources.

 * Step 4: Wait to hear from us. Our team will review your submission, and if
   you meet the criteria, we'll invite you to submit the full application
   through the portal.

 * Step 5: If approved, review the Application Toolkit and application resources
   below and gather the information needed to apply. 

 * Step 6: Complete your application by November 21. We estimate the application
   taking 10-15 hours to plan the project, gather the application details, and
   submit the information through the portal. You can start and save you
   progress when completing the application in the grant portal at any point. 


CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

 * Legal Designation: If you are applying as an organization, you must be a
   501(c)(3). If you are applying as a House of Worship, this isn’t required. 

 * Location: Your organization or House of Worship (or the location of your
   project, if different than your organization's address) must be located in a
   CEJST community in Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin. Use the Climate and
   Economic Justice Screening Tool and follow these instructions to check if you
   are. 




APPLICATION GUIDES AND RESOURCES

 * Invitation to Apply
   
   * A general explanation of the opportunity

 * Application Toolkit
   
   * Step-by-step guidance on how to complete the application

 * Letter Template Granting Permission to Plant
   
   * Required to indicate the property owner approves the planting project

 * Sample Application
   
   * Example of what a completed application could look like

 * Budget Template
   
   * Downloadable Excel template to use for your application budget

 * List of Recommended Tree Species
   
   * List of tree species you can plant. If you have a non-invasive species you
     want to plant that's not on the list, please write to
     grants@faithinplace.org for permission.

 * List of Supplies That the Grant Can Pay For
   
   * When creating your budget, only include items on this supply list.

 * Ideas for Incorporating Workforce Development in your Application

 * Slides Presented During Community Workshops

 * Additional FAQs

FAQS


PLEASE EMAIL GRANTS@FAITHINPLACE.ORG IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION NOT ANSWERED HERE.

CAN I USE THIS GRANT FUNDING TO PLANT NATIVE GARDENS?

No, this funding can only support the planting and maintaining non-invasive
trees and the growth of the forestry workforce.

IF MY ORGANIZATION IS NOT IN A CEJST COMMUNITY, CAN I APPLY FOR THE GRANT?

Only if you plan to plant trees on a property that is in a CEJST zone
(identified as "Disadvantaged" according to this federal mapping tool) and you
have written permission from the property owner.

DO VOLUNTEERS OR EMPLOYEES HAVE TO DO ALL THE TREE MAINTENANCE?

No, you are able to utilize grant funding to pay for contractor support for the
planting and maintenance of trees. 

IF A NUMBER OF HOUSES OF WORSHIP/ORGANIZATIONS ARE IN CJEST LOCATIONS AND THEY
WANT TO COLLABORATE, CAN THEY APPLY FOR THIS GRANT AS A COLLABORATIVE ENTITY?

This would make the application process more challenging. Suppose groups wanted
to work in a common area. In that case, we recommend each group doing an
application for their portion of the work, or having a primary applicant
complete the application and being the entity in charge of the financial
tracking and reporting.

COULD THE GRANT BE USED TO PLANT TREES FROM SEED RATHER THAN SAPLING?

This grant can only be used to plant saplings. The reason being, the seeds would
take longer to establish and grow to benefit the tree canopy at the pace desired
by the Forest Service. They want to see trees planted at a 1" caliper to
maximize the benefits to the tree canopy. 

CAN THIS GRANT BE USED TO REMOVE INVASIVE/DISEASED/DEAD TREES AND PLANT NATIVE
TREES IN THEIR PLACE? 

Any tree removal would have to be a very small part of your proposal and trees
would need to be replanted at at least a 2:1 ratio of those removed. 

CAN AN APPLICANT WHOSE ADDRESS IS IN A CEJST COMMUNITY APPLY WITH WRITTEN
PERMISSION TO PLANT ON PROPERTY THEY AREN’T LOCATED ON BUT IS ALSO IN A CEJST
COMMUNITY?

Yes, as long as they have signed permission to plant and it is clear who will be
responsible for maintaining the trees. 

CAN PLANTING BE DONE ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY/ RIGHT OF WAY IN FRONT OF AN
ORGANIZATION/ HOUSE OF WORSHIP OR IN RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS? 

Yes, though the municipality or property owner must provide written permission. 

CAN FUNDING BE USED FOR SOIL AMENDMENTS?

Soil amendments such as compost are acceptable; fertilizers, etc. are not
recommended for newly planted trees as they can burn the tree’s roots and would
not be permitted.

CAN FUNDING BE USED FOR "EARTH MOVING" TO PREPARE A SPACE FOR TREE PLANTING? 

This could be eligible; though hand digging trees is usually the best option. 
Using heavy equipment to plant trees can result in improper planting depth so
the application should include how the property would be prepared in a way that
support healthy tree planting.

CAN WE USE FUNDING TO REMOVE CONCRETE/ASHPALT FOR TREE PLANTING?

This could be eligible but the grant would only cover the cost to remove
concrete/asphalt directly needed to plant the tree.

WHEN SHOULD WE PLANT TO PLANT TREES IN OUR APPLICATION?

We encourage you to plant the trees in the Spring 2025 after the last frost and
before it gets hot (normally by the end of May). If your organization has a
different schedule, like an Autumn planting plan, you are still welcome to
apply. Please just outline your planting plan for the grant review committee. 


FAQs

Tree Tips and Resources


TREE PLANTING TIPS & RESOURCES


WE INVITE YOU TO USE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES AND TIPS WHEN CREATING YOUR
PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.

Call 811 Before You Dig!

Call 811 at least 72 hours before digging to ensure you won't damage utility
lines.



Find you local number here.



Right Tree, Right Place

The best tree options for your property depend on where the trees will be
planted. When reviewing options, consider the mature height and ensure trees are
planted at least 5 feet from sidewalks, pavement, and buildings. 



Watering is Critical!

Your maintenance plan must include 10-15 gallons of watering per week per
planted tree during the growing season.


LEARN ABOUT YOUR TREE

Use the Morton Arboretums Tree Tool to Find Details on Tree Species.

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