NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — On Thursday, Aug. 24, the City of New Orleans opened a grant application process for non-profit groups to plant trees on the city’s public property.
The goal is to expand New Orleans’ urban forest with 40,000 trees planted by 2030.
According to city officials, $225,000 is available in total funding, with the average grant size being $20,000.
To qualify, applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations located in Orleans Parish that agree to plant trees in accordance with the Department of Parks and Parkways’ specifications and details.
The deadline to apply for a 2023 Tree Planting grant is Friday, Sept. 8.
For more information, visit the Greater New Orleans Foundation website.
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