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Our second granting window is open through November 27.

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Lex Grow Trees is an initiative of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) dedicated to increasing the tree canopy in Lexington and Fayette County, Kentucky.

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First Round of Grants Announced

Lex Grow Trees is thrilled to unveil the recipients of their inaugural grants, which will aid the initiative’s efforts to bolster Lexington’s tree population and foster community engagement in urban forestry efforts. Of the 22 applications received totaling $2.8 million in requested funds, nine organizations were awarded a combined $491,131.55 in this first round of large project grants, pending council approval. Funding came from an allocation of $1.5 million set aside for Lexington’s tree canopy by the Urban County Council. 

The selected organizations/projects include:

  • Andover Forest HOA

  • Bluegrass Greensource

  • Bread & Circuses Media

  • Eastland Parkway Neighborhood Association
  • Friends of the Parks
  • Friends of Wolf Run

  • Hartland HOA

  • Pensacola Park Neighborhood Association
  • Trees Lexington!