10 days

remaining to apply

Funding

Open: Due on Nov 4, 2026

$300,000 - $3 million

NYSDEC Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grants

$20 million is available for Round 2 of Community Reforestation (CoRe) grant. The goal of CoRe is to support tree planting projects that will create or restore forested natural areas in urban communities across the state. Projects funded by this grant will directly contribute to the “25 Million Trees Initiative” launched by Governor Hochul in recognition of the importance of trees and forests for climate resiliency and community health. This grant is funded by the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

Additional Information:
The deadline for applications is 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Funding Agencies: NYSDEC
Match Requirement: No match required
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