Trees Across Georgia Grant
Savannah Tree Foundation awarded $1 million, 4-year grant to address equitable tree planting in Chatham County.
Savannah Tree Foundation has been awarded a $1 million, four-year grant to fund its Chatham Canopy Corps program, which addresses tree inequity and provides green job training opportunities in Chatham County. The program will focus on employing three full-time arboriculture apprentices each year, as well as on planting trees in historically underserved areas.
The grant was awarded by the Georgia Forestry Commission as part of its federally-funded Trees Across Georgia (TAG) program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Our Sponsors
Gulfstream Aerospace
The partnership between Gulfstream Aerospace and the Savannah Tree Foundation has grown significantly over the past several years.
Gulfstream’s generous contributions have helped STF plant 500 trees across more than 15 locations in the past three years alone. With additional sponsorship and an invitation to their annual Family Day event, STF was also able to give away another 6,000 trees over the past two years.
Gulfstream’s support has been instrumental in expanding our tree canopy, and we look forward to continuing to strengthen this partnership in the years ahead. Together, we aim to broaden our impact, reach more neighborhoods, and inspire greater community involvement in urban forestry. Gulfstream’s commitment not only supports tree planting efforts but also fosters environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability across our region.
Arbor Day Foundation
Support from the Arbor Day Foundation has been instrumental in the Savannah Tree Foundation’s ability to grow our tree canopy.
Over the past three years, Arbor Day funding has enabled STF to give away 3,500 trees to the community. Because the vast majority of land in Chatham County is privately owned, these tree giveaways are an essential component of expanding and maintaining our urban canopy. We would not be able to carry out our work at the same scale without the support of partners like the Arbor Day Foundation.