Grants offered for Arbor Day 2024

Arbor Day is one day formally designated across the United States to honor, plant and enjoy trees.

Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry, a program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), is seeking grant proposals from community organizations that would like to share the benefits of trees with their communities for Arbor Day 2024.

In 2024, Arbor Day Hawaii will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 2.

Community groups, and municipal and state agencies from all islands are encouraged to submit a proposal to host an Arbor Day event. Kaulunani welcomes projects ranging from tree adoptions to tree celebrations and demonstrations on the value of trees and their care.

The deadline to apply is at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15. Grants range from $3,000 t0 $7,000.

“Trees provide an abundance of benefits to celebrate. From clean air and water to cooling shade and iconic natural beauty, trees help create healthy communities and a healthy planet,” said Heather McMillen, urban and community forester with DOFAW.

In prior years, communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands have honored Arbor Day with 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.

View the full request for proposals and access the grant application at https://tinyurl.com/mry6bkwx.

Contact info@kaulunani.org with any questions or to discuss your project idea.