The Philly Tree Coalition is awarding five grants of $5,000 each to support tree-related storm recovery efforts in West and South Philadelphia.

On July 11, a severe storm brought heavy strong winds, heavy rain and significant tree damage to neighborhoods across West and South Philadelphia, causing disruption and significant safety and recovery challenges for residents. The storm caused fallen trees and limbs, damaged sidewalks and tree pits, and disrupted community spaces that residents rely on every day.

The objective of the grants is to aid in the restoration and recovery of neighborhood blocks, community spaces and greenspaces. Eligible activities will support tree-related restoration and further the goals of the Philly Tree Plan, which may include but are not limited to:

  • Neighborhood clean-up efforts 
  • Resource fairs and community outreach events 
  • Community conversations  
  • Tree memorials 
  • Tree planting and maintenance
  • Stump removal 
  • Creative arts storytelling 
  • Wellness engagements 
  • Neighborhood environmental disaster planning
  • Resource assessments
  • Planting plans
  • Tree and environmental education programs 

Applications are open as of July 20 and will close on August 10 at 9:00 a.m. An information session is taking place on July 24 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Award notifications will be shared in August and September. Organizations who are interested can view more information and apply here.

The Philly Tree Coalition is a resident-led, cross-sector partnership that includes representatives from seven priority areas across Philadelphia, as well as key partners including PHMC, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and other city agencies, PowerCorpsPHL, the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the School District of Philadelphia, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, and the Philadelphia Orchard Project. As the primary facilitator of the Philly Tree Plan, the Philly Tree Coalition is dedicated to a 30-year vision of growing Philadelphia’s tree canopy to 30%.