• Tree planting is supported by many public programs.cordon de dune arbor??e image by thisisthegame from Fotolia.com
  
  Arbor Day is a national celebration where towns and cities are encouraged to plant trees. The word 'arbor' comes from the Latin word meaning 'tree.' Arbor grants are given out by many different groups to support the planting of trees nationwide. Local horticultural groups award arbor grants, as well as national associations and state forestry divisions. Arbor grants are generally small amounts of money given to local governments, schools or non-profit organizations to assist primarily in the purchase of trees to plant. The amount of money generally ranges from $200 to $1,000 and several grants are spread out between many recipients with the goal of planting more trees. Arbor grant scholarships are also awarded to students studying environmental subjects at the university level.
  
  

State Grants

• Many state governments give out money to support rebuilding forests and improving the air quality by planting trees. Montana's Forestry Division promotes urban forestry with several types of grants, including one for communities with sustainable forestry programs and several to promote local green legislation and development. The Arbor Day Grant awards $300 to local community group who apply, specifically for the purpose of buying and planting trees in their areas. Michigan's Department of Natural Sources also uses the money allocated to it by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to give out $200 Arbor Day grants to communities in the state. Idaho, Rhode Island and other states also have prominent funding programs for Arbor Day.
  
  

Certified Arborist Scholarships

• The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the U.S. Forest Service launched a scholarship program in 2004 aimed at assisting urban forestry programs. Training and workshops are provided for communities that do not have the resources to hire their own municipal arborist or urban forester. The program's goal is the certification of more State Urban and Community Forestry Coordinators, a position that oversees the care and planting of trees locally. The ISA covers the exam, training and study costs, and after certification the recipient donates 80 hours of time training and educating others in the community.
  
  

Student Scholarships

• Caring for trees in urban communities is hard work but it pays off.tree image by Stanisa Martinovic from Fotolia.com
  
  Institutions and corporations offer arbor grant scholarship programs to encourage the study of the care of development of natural resources in universities. Davey Tree, a tree care service based in Ohio, offers arbor grant scholarships to students enrolled in any green industry studies program in the United States. The Davey Arbor Grant program awards $1,000 each to 30 qualifying students who apply through the company. Other scholarships for horticulture students are provided by a variety of institutions, including the Southern Nurseryman's Association, the American Conifer Society and the Western Reserve Herb Society.