New Program Requirements

	The maximum grant that will be awarded to a municipality in any one year is $15,000. In addition, no more than $150 per tree will be awarded in grant funds. For example, for a project that will plant 100 trees, no more than $15,000 will be awarded per year.
	A dollar for dollar match is required, of which at least 25% must be cash match AND at least 25% must be volunteer in-kind contributions
	Projects MUST be completed within 1 planting season
	Tree Tender Training Workshops First time applicants must have four (4) representative attend a Tree Tender training Communities having receiving one or more previous grants must meet the four (4) trained Tree Tenders requirement plus one (1) new representative. They may attend either a Tree Tender workshop or attend a Community Tree Management Institute
	Completed & approved planting plan is needed with application
	TreeVitalize Metros Grant Application 2012 Sub Grant Application
	Supporting Documents SD-A-Subgrant Program Guidelines SD-B-Metro Areas Map SD-C-Metro Partner Contacts SD-D-DCNR and PSU Forester Contacts SD-E-Electric Utility Forester Contacts SD-F-Acceptable Tree Species SD-G-Guideline Specs for Nursery Quality SD-H-Suggested Nursery List
	Closeout Documents TVM Closeout Forms