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Certification and Recertification Process for Arbor Day Foundation Programs

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Tree City USA Growth Award Tree Campus USA Tree Line USA


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Tree City USA

All new and recertifying communities must apply online using the Tree City USA Online Portal. Paper applications will not be accepted. There is an option on the application portal to contact the Arbor Day Foundation for additional assistance if you have issues with signing in, the application process, or the online portal. If you start an application and do not complete and submit it, it will not be reviewed.

Check out the Application Guidelines for TCUSA in RI for more detailed information on submitting a new or returning application.

We are here to help, if you have questions about the application process, please feel free to reach out to our office.

Deadline for applications: December 31

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Tree City USA Growth Award

All Growth Award applications must be completed online using the Program Recognition Portal. Paper applications will not be accepted. This site offers support options as you start your application. Any questions about the website or the application process itself must be directed to the Arbor Day Foundation staff. If you start an application and do not complete and submit it, it will not be reviewed. 

Additional documentation is necessary to show that the activities did take place are required. Appropriate documentation for each activity is described on ADF’s Growth Award Eligibility and Application Procedures.

Deadline for applications: December 31

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Tree Campus USA

All new and recertifying campuses must apply online using the Program Recognition Portal. Paper applications will not be accepted. This site offers support options as you start your application. Any questions about the website or the application process itself must be directed to the Arbor Day Foundation staff. If you start an application and do not complete and submit it, it will not be reviewed. 

Use our Tree Campus USA Checklist to make sure your campus meets all the program requirements.

Deadline for applications: December 31

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Tree Line USA

All new and recertifying companies must apply online using the Program Recognition Portal. Paper applications will not be accepted. This site offers support options as you start your application. Any questions about the website or the application process itself must be directed to the Arbor Day Foundation staff. If you start an application and do not complete and submit it, it will not be reviewed. 

Use our Tree Line USA Checklist to make sure your company meets all the program requirements, 

Deadline for applications: December 31


Questions? Contact DEM Division of Forest Environment's Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator Robert Allard, 401-222-2445 ext. 2772056.