Delaware — Organizations seeking funding for 2026 tree planting projects under Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) must submit their applications by July 21, 2025. Grants range from $10,000 to $40,000, and approval is dependent on funding in the state’s FY 2026 budget.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, schools, and 501(c)(3) organizations. Secretary of DNREC Greg Patterson emphasized that tree planting is essential for Delaware’s climate goals, improving air and water quality and providing critical wildlife habitats.
The TEDI program, a partnership between DNREC and the Delaware Forest Service, aims to plant 1 million trees by 2030. To date, more than 350,000 trees have been planted. Grant notifications will be made in September, with tree plantings taking place in spring 2026. For application details, visit de.gov/tedi.
