Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
The TREE Fund is now accepting applications for the Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, designed for researchers conducting work primarily outside the United States. This program supports projects that advance the arboriculture industry through scientific research.
Grant amounts can reach up to $10,000, depending on how relevant and beneficial the proposed project is to the arboriculture community. Eligible costs include institutional compensation, stipends, benefits, travel, equipment, materials, contract labor, and up to 10% institutional overhead. Projects must also include a minimum 10% matching contribution, either in cash or in-kind.
Certain types of work are not eligible for funding, including individual grants, municipal tree surveys, tree planting initiatives, traditional forestry studies, and product testing intended to benefit manufacturers.
Applicants may include principal investigators, co-investigators, and student assistants. All proposals will be screened for eligibility, alignment with TREE Fund’s mission, and adherence to guidelines. Those that qualify will undergo a competitive evaluation by the Research and Education Committee. Reviewers will focus on the research team’s past accomplishments, the potential impact on the industry, clarity of research approach, and plans to share results with both scientific and practitioner audiences.
Applications must include several key components. These are a 400-word project summary explaining the issue and goals, a 250-word description of measurable outputs and outcomes, and a 1,000-word literature review of past research and current knowledge in the field. A detailed 1,500-word work plan is required to outline hypotheses, methods, and expected analyses. Additionally, a 300-word dissemination plan must describe how results will be shared with relevant communities, ensuring broad and open access to findings while supporting scholarly publication timelines. A literature cited section is also required to reference prior work.
For more information, visit TREE Fund.
