Delaware · State Grant

Urban & Community Forestry Annual Grant

Funding

$500-$5,000

Grade Focus

K-12 and community

Application Due

November 30, 2026

Level of Gov't

State — Delaware Forest Service / DNREC

Eligibility

Delaware nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and community organizations. Projects must focus on urban tree planting, community forestry education, or outdoor learning connected to trees and environment. Delaware's small size means most schools can access this program.

Program Goals

The Delaware Urban & Community Forestry Annual Grant funds tree planting, community forestry education, and outdoor environmental learning. Schools connecting tree science to broader environmental data collection and coding projects are a strong fit.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through the Delaware Forest Service. Contact DNREC Division of Forestry for the current application form. November 30, 2026 deadline.

Cycle Notes

Annual cycle. November 30, 2026 deadline. Applications reviewed after the deadline with awards announced in winter/spring.

Grant Award Amount

$500 to $5,000 per grant. Smaller award — ideal for adding environmental technology components to existing outdoor programs.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Can schools apply for this forestry grant?

Yes — Delaware K-12 schools with tree planting or outdoor environmental education programs are eligible.

What is the award range?

$500 to $5,000. These smaller grants work well as supplemental funding for classroom environmental projects.

When is the deadline?

November 30, 2026.

What can the funds buy?

Tree planting supplies, community forestry education materials, and outdoor learning resources. Environmental monitoring tools that connect to tree and forest science are a natural fit.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit adds a sensor-based data collection dimension to outdoor tree and environmental programs, strengthening the educational technology component of your grant application.

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