This Project Grant award from the USDA Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) provides $9,000,000 to fund projects that advance environmental justice through urban and community forestry initiatives across Ohio. The funding will support the following key services:
Planting of over 1,250 large-class, climate-resilient street trees in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio to mitigate urban heat island effects and improve quality of life.
Removal, pruning, and planting of trees in disadvantaged areas of the cities of Hamilton, Lakemore, Painesville, Parma Heights, Sidney, and Tiffin to address priority risks and enhance tree canopy.
Development of urban forestry management plans, tree inventories, and staff training for several cities and villages to strengthen their urban forestry programs and ensure long-term sustainability.
The grant includes sub awards to local government entities such as municipalities and counties to carry out these urban forestry projects and initiatives in their communities.
Subawards
Subrecipient
Amount
Awarded
City Of LorainGrant Application: Oakwood Park Tree Canopy Restoration Project City of Lorain, Ohio Project Overview The City of Lorain, located in Lorain County in…
$100,000
Village Of RutlandThe objective of the Village of Rutland Urban Forestry Program, established by Ordinance 2025-28 of the Rutland Village Council, passed 08/18/2025, and codified…
$96,787
City Of IrontonThe city of Ironton, located in Lawrence County, has experienced significant loss of its urban forest due to severe storms, tornados, and industrial…
$57,000
City Of EuclidSituated on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Euclid is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, located about 12 miles northeast of the city's downtown core in…
$98,723
Village Of McconnelsvilleThe Village of McConnelsville's Urban Tree Project is located in an economically disadvantaged community, as identified by the Council on Environmental…
$37,080
City Of Cleveland HeightsThe City of Cleveland Heights is requesting $36,370 in Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant funding to complete a community tree planting project. Under…
$36,370
Village Of PayneGoal 1: Mitigate Risk by Removing Hazardous Trees • Remove up to 10 high-risk trees identified during the 2025 assessment at an estimated $2,000/tree,…
$46,000
City Of RavennaUrban forests provide essential ecological, economic, and social benefits, contributing to improved air quality, stormwater management, biodiversity, and…
$60,000
Village Of LocklandThe Village of Lockland is a small urban community in Hamilton County located 12 miles north of the city of Cincinnati. The village just celebrated their…
$99,482
Subrecipient not on record
Stockport Ohio is a small town of 500 people located along the banks of the Muskingum River in Morgan County. Stockport has seen a gradual loss of shade trees…
$33,952
Mount Sterling, Village OfCommittee meetings are open to the public and are held monthly thru out the year to provide a platform and dialog among expert/experienced members and citizens.…
$30,000
Village Of FairportThe Village of Fairport Harbor seeks ODNR funding to launch a two-year urban forestry initiative focused on planning, public safety, and long-term canopy…
$100,000
Hanover Village OfOVERVIEW The Village of Hanover, located in Licking County just east of Newark in Central Ohio, is experiencing rapid growth driven by several catalyst economic…
$99,120
Lake View Cemetery FoundationLake View Cemetery is located within three municipalities: Cleveland, East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights. The East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights areas,…
$82,940
City Of MT HealthyThe City of Mt. Healthy propose the following three projects be funded by the IRA grant program: A. Arborist Support & Training for City Members B. City tree…
$100,000
City Of Grove CityThe City of Grove City proposes to use grant money in one of our disadvantaged areas to: • Plant 170 large class species trees in the ROW-Priority #1 • Remove…
$72,000
City Of TiffinThe project is a combination of efforts to help combat urban heat island effects, provide a planting plan for a local trail, and augment elevated risk…
$62,500
City Of LancasterThe City of Lancaster proposes a two-part urban forestry initiative aimed at enhancing canopy coverage, public safety, and environmental equity in alignment…
$75,000
City Of Huber HeightsThe City of Huber Heights is committed to addressing a significant environmental and public health challenge: the widespread presence of invasive Bradford…
$100,000
Village Of BaltimoreThe Village of Baltimore, Ohio, located in Fairfield County, Ohio on the edge of Appalachia, is a historic community of approximately 3,000 residents, with…
$31,000
Subrecipient not on record
Green Columbus (GC) has worked to plant trees on Columbus City Schools (CCS) property since 2023, planting over 650 native, 2" caliper trees at 24 schools.…
$100,000
City Of FairfieldThe City of Fairfield seeks funding through the ODNR Urban Forestry Grant Program to restore and expand its community tree canopy using large-stature trees in…
$100,000
City Of FostoriaThe City of Fostoria Urban Forestry Program is designed to establish a comprehensive, sustainable approach to urban tree management, enhancing the city's…
$100,000
Central State UniversitySince its Land-Grant designation in 2014, Central State University (CSU) has been building an agriculture education, research and Extension program to meet…
$97,203
City Of AkronThe proposed project accomplishes several goals that build upon Akron’s strong foundation comprised of city ordinances for long-term tree canopy efforts, a…
$112,644
City Of MiddletownThe City of Middletown is excited to submit a detailed grant proposal for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources IRA Urban Forestry Grant Program. A…
$300,000
City Of WhitehallThe City of Whitehall, Ohio has set a goal to prioritize, preserve, and grow its tree canopy based on data and evidenced-based need. Whitehall has a composite…
$50,000
City Of SpringdaleThe City of Springdale is excited to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the urrent urban forest program with the assistance of the Urban Forestry…
$300,000
The Ohio State UniversityA collaborative effort across The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, the City of Columbus, and Chadwick Arboretum proposes to obtain $50,000 under…
$50,000
Western Reserve Land ConservancyThe proposed project aims to restore tree canopy cover on both public and non-profit owned land in low canopy neighborhoods in Cleveland by planting…
$300,000
Subrecipient not on record
The Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW) goals are to increase the tree canopy for the health of all residents of the Olentangy Watershed (human,…
$117,145
Holden ArboretumHolden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) Tree Corps CREW in Cleveland Neighborhoods project will complete needed arboricultural projects in low canopy, low income…
$300,000
Hamilton City MayorScope of Work (See Appendix for Full Grant Documentation): The City of Hamilton’s urban forest is one of its greatest assets that provides…
$300,000
City Of ColumbusColumbus, Ohio is poised to revitalize its urban forest. Implementing the city's Urban Forestry Master Plan has resulted in increased investment in public…
$500,000
City Of GreenfieldThe •Greenfield Environmental Equity Initiative• seeks substantial funding to address and rectify environmental disparities in underserved…
$300,000
Village Of LakemoreThe Village of Lakemore is seeking funds to support the installation and care of 15 new trees near Springfield lake. The Village is looking to reduce stormwater…
$46,900
Village Of BaltimoreThe Village of Baltimore, Ohio is in Fairfield County on the edge of Appalachia. The approximate population is 3,500 people. The population of surrounding rural…
Clermont Soil & Water Conservation DistrictThe Clermont Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will facilitate a series of tree distributions to Bethel residents for increasing desperately needed…
$49,950
City Of Parma HeightsParma Heights became a Tree City USA in 1990. Prior to 1990 the city had a robust urban forest program following the planting design developed by Ed Scanlon…
$300,000
City Of ReadingIn 2022, the City of Reading began the replacement of the invasive Callery Pears that are part of the streetscape of the area now known as" The Bridal District"…
$50,000
City Of PainesvilleThe City of Painesville (City) is requesting funding to plant street trees in two disadvantaged communities within the City as part of their emerging urban…
$48,656
City Of SanduskySandusky's proposed project includes incorporating the planting of 100 to 200 2.5- to 3-inch caliper trees of diverse, native species into the Churchwell Park…
$125,000
City Of RavennaThis project ultimately seeks to update Ravenna's comprehensive street tree inventory in order to streamline city work planning, ensure knowledge and assessment…
$50,000
Geneva City Of Finance DepartmentHistory The City of Geneva is a Tree City USA and has had a continuing urban forestry program since the mid-2000s. Geneva has continued their tree risk…
$50,000
City Of BelpreThe City of Belpre in Partnership with the Belpre Tree Commission is continuing work on the deficit of the tree canopy in the City. Our Tree commission, has…
$50,000
City Of SidneyThe object of this project is to benefit the areas designated as disadvantaged within our community per The Council On Environmental Quality's Climate and…
$300,000
City Of TiffinTiffin proposes to use these funds to augment its currently planned urban forestry activities through June 2025. With proper application of funds and effort,…
$50,000
City Of MariettaDuring the last three Federal Censuses the City of Marietta experienced a population decline and thus a shrinking tax base resulting in the lessening of funding…