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
Additional Resources
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.
RFP Timeline
- Application Opens: July 6, 2026
- Informational Webinar: July 10, 2025, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
>> Register for the webinar here. A recording will be available following the webinar. - Application Closes: August 24, 2026
- Notification of Award: October 2026
- Project Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Resources
- Email: phillytreeplan@phmc.org
- Subscribe to the Philly Tree Coalition newsletter
- Follow the Philly Tree Coalition on Instagram
Share feedback on the RFP process:
PHMC is committed to making the Tree Forward RFP process accessible and reducing the burden on applicants. We welcome and encourage feedback to support continuous improvement. Please share your insights using our short feedback form: Click here to access the form.
