Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry is seeking grant proposals from community organizations interested in hosting an Arbor Day event on Nov. 2, 2024.
KUCF is a program of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry.
Grants of $3,000 to $7,000 are available. A total of $45,000 will be awarded.
Community groups, municipal and state agencies, churches and faith groups are invited to submit a proposal for tree adoption events, tree celebration, educational events and other Arbor Day-related activities.
“Trees provide an abundance of benefits to celebrate," said DOFAW urban and community forester Heather McMillen. “From clean air and water to cooling shade and iconic natural beauty, trees help create healthy communities and a healthy planet.”
Previous Arbor Day events have included tree-planting events, tree-care workshops, planting demonstrations, landscaping and gardening demonstrations, exhibits featuring woodworking, as well as tree-themed arts and crafts, online workshops, digital resources and flagship tree-adoption events.
All grantees must comply with state government requirements and provide Hawaii Compliance Express certification.
Projects must be accessible to the public (i.e. trees cannot be planted on inaccessible private land; programs and events must be open to all). Grant funding cannot be used for food and beverages or equipment valued at more than $5,000.
The deadline for application is Jan. 15, 2024.
To view the full Request for Proposals and access the grant application, visit: dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/lap/kaulunani/grants/.
For questions or to discuss a project idea, contact info@kaulunani.org.
Michael Tsai covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at michael.tsai@charter.com.
