Philly Tree Plan
The Philly Tree Plan is a 10-year strategic plan to equitably grow and care for Philadelphia’s urban forest. Developed in response to canopy loss and unequal access to trees, the plan centers community engagement and climate resilience, aiming to ensure all residents have access to the benefits trees provide.
PHMC receives funding from multiple sources to support Philly Tree Plan implementation. These grants support scaling urban forestry programs, establishing the Philly Tree Coalition to drive community-led implementation, and the creation of Tree Forward, a competitive grant program for community-based organizations to receive funding to advance the Philly Tree Plan in ways that reflect their neighborhoods’ unique needs.
- Manage grant funding and coordination
- Administer a subgrant program for community-based organizations
- Host the Philly Tree Coalition
- Collect and analyze data to measure progress, impact and accountability
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Contact Us
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility Criteria
The Philly Tree Plan includes citywide recommendations to expand and care for the urban forest, while also identifying priority planting areas where increased tree canopy can provide the greatest benefits to residents.
Factors used to determine priority areas include:
- Tree canopy cover
- Heat exposure & vulnerability
- Air quality health risk (asthma, mental health, cancer)
- Income
- Impervious surfaces
Referral Process
PHMC, in collaboration with its Philly Tree Plan Partners, seeks proposals from community-based organizations for projects that further the goals of the Philly Tree Plan. Selected applicant(s) will carry out projects that support long-term sustainability of the urban forest in high-priority areas of Philadelphia.
We are not currently accepting applications for the Tree Forward RFP. Updates about the timing of the next application period will be posted here when available.
RFP Resources
- Access the 2025 RFP packet: Download in English (PDF) | Download in Spanish (PDF)
- FAQ in English | FAQ in Spanish
- Resource Guide in English | Resource Guide in Spanish
- View a recording of the Informational Webinar held on September 5. Instructions to turn on auto-translated subtitles are in the video description.
Share feedback on the RFP process:
PHMC is committed to making the Tree Forward RFP process accessible and reducing the burden on applicants. We are gathering feedback through a short form here to support our continuous improvement efforts. We encourage you to share feedback so we can continue to refine the process and better meet applicant needs. Please click here to access our feedback form.
