TREE Power

Grant funds may be used for public land urban forestry projects that are publicly accessible within Snohomish County PUD territory. Examples are public parks, public building courtyards, community gardens, or school grounds.

*Areas under power lines are not eligible for this program.

TREE Power grants support diverse community projects aimed at planting trees in designated areas, optimizing green spaces, and reducing energy usage. Priority is given to projects that do the following:

• Combat heat island effect: Hard, dry surfaces such as pavement, concrete, buildings, and rooftops absorb the sun’s rays then re-emit them producing heat. Towns, cities, and communities retain heat to a higher degree than rural areas, typically 15-20 degrees warmer. This program aims to reduce the heat island effect by planting trees to strategically shade buildings. Projects that demonstrate tree locations that will shade buildings and pavement will be prioritized, but all will be considered.
• Optimize tree selection: Ensuring the right tree species are planted in suitable locations to optimize energy conservation. (See PUD Tree List Suggestions in Resources)
• Demonstrate ‘right tree right place’: Strategic tree planting plans should consider location to mitigate removal costs as well as soil and sunlight conditions when choosing tree species.
• Detailed tree maintenance plans: Good maintenance plans include plans for watering, weeding, staking, mulching, monitoring, and tree replacement.
• Ensures equitable access: Projects in underserved communities to ensure equitable access to urban forestry spaces.

Government, quasi-government entities and non-profit organizations.

For the 2024 pilot year of the TREE Power program, we are able to fund 3-5 projects ranging up to $10,000 each.

• A minimum of 80% of funds must be used for tree related expenses.

Note: Please download and use this Excel form for your Appendix C: Total Project Budget information for the field below