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Commonwealth of VA · Virginia

2026 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) - SFAP Non-Matching Grants

Due Aug 19, 2026·22 days left·Landscaping / ParksView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Department of Forestry
Method
Request for Applications (RFA)
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
PIN
123332
Location
Virginia
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • The Department of Forestry is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2026 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) - SFAP Non-Matching Grants program.
  • The grant program encourages projects that promote protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, tree care, and education on tree issues.
  • Eligible applicants include units of local government, non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and educational institutions; other groups must partner with a non-profit or local government.
  • Applications are due by August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM and must be submitted through SAP at vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com, not through eVA.
  • Contact Laura Johnson, DOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager, at (804) 912-6462 or laura.johnson@dof.virginia.gov for questions.
  • The program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Description

The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities. This program exists to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. We welcome applications from units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions.

Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. This program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act.Application (RFA) for full details. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact Laura Johnson:Laura JohnsonDOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager (804) 912-6462laura.johnson@dof.virginia.govApplications may not be submitted through eVA.

Applications must be submitted through SAP at the below URL:https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/

Contact

Name
Brian Fox
Phone
434-995-0394
Address
Virginia
Full source recordfrom Virginia eVA
Id
IV123332
App
IV
Doccd
RFA
Agency
A411DOF
Detail
Fields
Buyer
Brian Fox
Issued
6/29/26 11:40 AM
Status
Open
Closing
8/19/26 4:00 PM
Summary
The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities. This program exists to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. We welcome applications from units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. This program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act. Application (RFA) for full details. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact Laura Johnson: Laura Johnson DOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager (804) 912-6462 laura.johnson@dof.virginia.gov Applications may not be submitted through eVA. Applications must be submitted through SAP at the below URL: https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
Issued By
Department of Forestry
Time Left
26 days
Work Location
Virginia
Opportunity Type
Request for Applications (RFA)
Summary
The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities. This program exists to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. We welcome applications from units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. This program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act. Application (RFA) for full details. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact Laura Johnson: Laura Johnson DOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager (804) 912-6462 laura.johnson@dof.virginia.gov Applications may not be submitted through eVA. Applications must be submitted through SAP at the below URL: https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/
Contact Name
Brian Fox
Contact Email
brian.fox@dof.virginia.gov
Contact Phone
434-995-0394
Status
Open
Doctype
SO
Pubdate
Jun 29, 2026
Version
0
Workloc
Virginia
Category
Non-professional Services - Non-Technology
Longdesc
The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant Program encourages projects that promote the protection and enhancement of urban and community forest ecosystems, tree planting, the care of trees, and education on tree issues in cities, towns and communities. This program exists to encourage local government and citizen involvement in creating and supporting long-term and sustained urban and community forestry projects and programs at the local level. We welcome applications from units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit organizations, tribal entities, or educational institutions. Other organizations, such as volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which are not 501(c)3 are eligible but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government. This program is sponsored by the USDA Forest Service via the Inflation Reduction Act.Application (RFA) for full details. If you have any questions or want to discuss a potential project, please contact Laura Johnson:Laura JohnsonDOF Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager (804) 912-6462laura.johnson@dof.virginia.govApplications may not be submitted through eVA. Applications must be submitted through SAP at the below URL:https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/
Version
1869346407335329800
Buyername
Brian Fox
Closedate
Aug 19, 2026
Doccddesc
Request for Applications (RFA)
Docdeptcd
A411DOF
Shortdesc
2026 Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) - SFAP Non-Matching Grants
Agencyname
Department of Forestry
Externalid
123332
Internalid
123332
Buyerdeptname
Detail Fetched
Yes
Lastupdatedate
Jun 29, 2026
Categoryshortdesc
Non-Prof Serv

Source: Virginia eVA (solicitation VA_EVA-IV123332), retrieved via Virginia's eVA statewide eProcurement marketplace. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.