Speak for the Trees is proud to be a 2026 recipient of a Boston Tree Alliance Program Tree Planting and Care Grant. Earlier this month, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Mass Audubon announced that six community organizations received grants for projects strengthening climate resilience through urban forestry.
A SFTT Tree Team member gives instructions for tree planting.
This grant will support our NeighborWoods program, focused on growing the tree canopy on private land in Dorchester, Hyde Park, Roxbury, and Mattapan. These communities have fewer trees than other Boston areas, resulting in higher temperatures, more air pollution, and limited green space for residents. We will apply this grant in support of planting of 80 trees on privately-owned land at homes and businesses.
In addition, grant funding will support Community TreeKeepers, our public workshops about best practices for tree selection, planting, harvesting, and care. These are free training opportunities for the community.
The Boston Tree Alliance Program provides grants and technical support to community-based organizations to plant and care for trees on privately-owned land. With over 60% of Boston’s tree canopy located on land that is privately owned and controlled, this program is vital to expanding the forest beyond public parks and sidewalks.
Six Recipients Awarded the 2026 Boston Tree Alliance Program Tree Planting and Care Grant
Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with Mass Audubon, announced the 2026 awardees of the Boston Tree Alliance Program Tree Planting and Care Grant. A total of $519,750 will be distributed to support six community-based tree planting and care projects.
“Boston’s urban forest is a powerful tool for building healthier, more resilient neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Through the Boston Tree Alliance Program, we’re proud to partner with Mass Audubon and community organizations across the city to strengthen neighborhood capacity, support good green jobs, and ensure that the benefits of a healthy urban forest reach every corner of our city.”
See the Full Press Release on the Mass Audubon website here.
