Contact: Mike Cusimano
Phone: 336-373-2150

City Now Accepting 2011 NeighborWoods Grant Applications

GREENSBORO, NC – (January 18, 2011) – The City of Greensboro is now accepting applications for its 2011 NeighborWoods Grant. The program provides trees to Greensboro neighborhoods to help replace those that have been damaged or lost. 

Applications are available on this Web page and are due by May 31. For more information, contact Greensboro Urban Forester Mike Cusimano at 336-373-2150.

The NeighborWoods Grant - a partnership between the City, Greensboro Beautiful Inc. and the NC Cooperative Extension Service - provides up to 150 trees and mulch for one neighborhood each year. NeighborWoods representatives also work with residents to educate and assist them in the planting and maintenance of the trees.  

A study conducted in 2001 indicates that Greensboro lost 18 percent of its tree canopy between 1984 and 2000. The NeighborWoods program plays a critical role in the reforestation of Greensboro as past grants have been responsible for planting hundreds of trees in several neighborhoods throughout the city.

Funding for the NeighborWoods program is provided through support from the American Express Charitable Fund and private donations made to the Greensboro Beautiful Tree Fund. Anyone interested in providing funds to purchase trees and mulch for the program should contact Greensboro Beautiful at 336-373-2199.