Neighborhood Tree Planting
2025-2026
Our upcoming neighborhood grant proposal aims to plant trees throughout Holdeman to enhance shade, beautify our streets, and improve our green infrastructure.
Neighborhood Tree Planting Project
After a couple rounds of voting, we're excited to move forward with a proposal to plant trees in the neighborhood—and potentially incorporate water reclamation measures to enhance our green infrastructure. We'll also be looking into how much the grant could help cover updates to irrigation systems as part of this tree planting, as that's often the biggest barrier to getting and keeping a tree.
We are currently preparing a proposal for the City of Tempe Neighborhood Grant Program. Funding is not guaranteed, and the project will only proceed if our grant application is approved.
Interested in a Tree for Your Yard?
If you are interested in receiving a tree through our grant for your front or side yard, please submit the form below so we can start compiling a list and get an idea of the tree canopy we can add to the neighborhood. This will help strengthen our grant application.
Submit Tree Interest FormIn particular, we will be looking for trees that can enhance the shade available on the sidewalks, so if you've got a spot you think could use a tree, please let us know!
Project Timeline
- April 23, 2025: Grant application deadline
- End of June 2025: Grant decisions made
Project Benefits
- Enhanced shade on sidewalks and public spaces
- Reduced urban heat island effect
- Improved air quality
- Beautification of neighborhood streets
- Potential water conservation through reclamation measures
Get Involved
We are now preparing the application for the neighborhood grant for submission by Wednesday, April 23. If you'd like to lend a hand in drafting this proposal or just to learn more about the process, please reach out to Jack Ketcham at [email protected].
Want to do this in your neighborhood?
The Hardy Drive Bike Lane Project was made possible through Tempe's Neighborhood Grant Program and Adaptive Streets initiative.
Your neighborhood could be next!
About the Neighborhood Grant Program
Established in 1994, the Maryanne Corder Neighborhood Grant Program provides funding for community-driven projects that enhance neighborhoods and build community connections. Tempe offers grants to Neighborhood Associations (NAs) and Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to fund projects for art, sustainable landscaping, park improvements, adaptive streets initiatives and more. Up to $20,000 is awarded to selected NAs and HOAs.
About Adaptive Streets
Tempe's Adaptive Streets initiative transforms public spaces to create safer, more vibrant streets for all users. These projects can include bike lane murals, intersection art, traffic calming measures, and other creative interventions that improve street safety and neighborhood character.
Ready to start a project in your neighborhood?
Contact Tempe's Neighborhood Services at [email protected] or your neighborhood association to begin the conversation about bringing creative street improvements to your area.