The City of St. Petersburg just announced the return of its Neighborhood Tree Matching Mini-Grant program for a third funding cycle. Neighborhood and business associations can now apply for up to $10,000 in grants to plant trees in their communities. Applications are open until September 9, 2024.
This program is designed to provide shade trees in approved rights-of-way and street-facing front yards, enhancing the City’s green spaces. In previous funding cycles, the program has planted over 70 shade trees in St. Pete neighborhoods.
In order to familiarize interested associations with the program and the application process, the city is organizing a pre-application meeting:
Pre-application interview
- Date: Monday, August 19
- Time: 6:30 am
- Location: Frank Pierce Recreation Center, 2000 7th St S
Those interested in participating are asked to register by email. [email protected].
Applications are currently open and close on September 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. The goal is to plant trees in October and November 2024 to bring more greenery and shade to the neighborhoods.
Applicants can find complete eligibility requirements, application materials, and the application form at www.stpete.org/TreeMiniGran.
