MISSION STATEMENT

The Urban Forest Council of Washington, D.C. (UFC) is a non-profit organization created

As part of the America the Beautiful program to promote the D. C. urban forest. Each state

And district in the nation has an Urban Forest Council. Since 1991 the Urban Forest

Council of D. C. has worked to extend the D. C. urban forest through community forest

grants, education, and the provision of tree saplings and planting resources.

ABOUT THE GRANTS PROGRAM

Each year, UFC awards grants to community groups – civic associations, block clubs,

garden clubs, other non-profits – for proposals to perform projects which improve the

environment or natural resources of the District of Columbia and promotes volunteerism

among citizens.

Many types of organizations may join together to form partnerships for the purpose of applying for

a grant from UFC. Partnerships may be formed between groups within the same neighborhood,

adjacent neighborhoods or groups throughout the city. Partnership examples are listed below

Civic organizations, neighborhood associations

Local businesses and business associations

"Friends of” Groups

Youth organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs)

Block Clubs

Garden Clubs

Conservation organizations

Non-profit organizations

Local schools/PTAs