The grant provides essential support for delivering technical and financial assistance to increase health and environmental benefits of trees and green infrastructure to the public

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry Jardin Botanico Sur awarded the Executive Office of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands (operating as the Department of Agriculture) $309,000 on July 22, 2026, under the Urban and Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.675) to deliver technical and financial assistance that increases the health and environmental benefits of trees and green infrastructure to the public. The recipient evaluates hazard trees, plants trees for shade and food, provides active management expertise for trees in public spaces, and educates the public on the benefits of trees, appropriate tree selection, and tree management practices. Performance spans the U.S. Virgin Islands, with work concluding December 31, 2030. The award is classified as a Project Grant.

The program also evaluates hazard trees, plants trees for shade and food, provides active management expertise to trees in public spaces, and educates the public on the benefits of trees, the right tree for the right place and appropriate tree management.