The TREE Fund, in partnership with the Canadian TREE Fund, is now accepting applications for the Jack Kimmel International Grant Program. This grant honors the late Jack Kimmel, former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto and a 46-year leader in the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and provides essential funding for arboriculture and urban forestry researchers around the world .
About the Grant
Donor Name: TREE Fund (Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund)
Grant Size: Up to $10,000(minimum $5,000)
Category: Research Grant
Post Date: August 4, 2026
Deadline Date: September 1, 2026 (for Letter of Intent)
Who Should Apply
This grant is available to researchers working primarily outside of the United States. Projects are expected to be completed within one to two years, with a maximum award of $10,000.
- Arboriculture: Theory and Practice (pruning, fertilization, climbing, etc.)
- Tree Health
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation (decay and structural integrity)
- Grants to individuals
- Municipal tree surveys or assessments
- Tree planting programs
- Traditional forestry, timber production, agroforestry, or natural area conservation
- Product testing primarily for a company’s benefit
Two-Step Application Process
- Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Full Application
Key dates for 2026:
- August 1, 2026: LOI Submission Opens
- September 1, 2026: LOI Submission Deadline
- September 15, 2026: Notification of approved LOIs & Full Submission Opens
- October 15, 2026: Full Submission Deadline
- Late December 2026: Grant Recipients Announced
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Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Jack Kimmel International Grant Program |
| Grant Amount | Up to $10,000 (minimum $5,000) |
| Eligible Applicants | Researchers working primarily outside the US |
| Focus Areas | Arboriculture, Tree Health, Risk Assessment |
| LOI Deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Apply via | TREE Fund Online Portal |
This content is for informational purposes. Please refer to the official TREE Fund website for complete and updated information.
