In order to help improve the streetscapes and walkability within Midtown, Midtown OKC has launched a Tree Grant Program.

Please read the below details prior to submitting the Tree Grant Application.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
  • Provide resources and information to encourage tree planting in the district
  • Implement a tree grant program for plantings that meet certain criteria
  • Diversify tree species populations and increase the total number of street trees
  • Educate property owners and community stakeholders on the importance and value of street trees
FUNDING GUIDELINES:

If approved, the Midtown OKC will reimburse up to 50% of the total project costs not exceeding $4,000 for property owners.

ELIGIBLE EXPENSES:

Product (tree and supplies), irrigation and installation.

REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

50% payment will be provided to the applicant upon Tree Grant Program Committee approval of project materials.

Remaining 50% payment upon final report and satisfactory inspection of the tree installation by the Tree Grant Program Committee or committee’s designee.

ELIGIBLE AREA:

Location must be within the Midtown boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement District. See Midtown boundaries here.

CONSULTATION SERVICES:

The Tree Grant Program Committee can consult on tree species and planting locations if requested by the applicant.

OKC BEAUTIFUL PARTNERSHIP:

As a participant with the Midtown Tree Grant Program, you have access to the expertise with Tree OKC (OKC Beautiful). OKCBeautiful.com/tree-okc/ 

DESIRED TREE SPECIES:

SMALL TREES
(25 FT. OR LESS)

  • Oklahoma Redbud
  • Flowering Crabapple
  • American Smoketree

MEDIUM TREES
(25-40 FT. TALL)

  • Amur Maple
  • Caddo Sugar Maple
  • Shantung Maple
  • Goldenrain Tree
  • Cedar Elm
  • Rusty Blackhaw
  • Overcup OakBuckley Oak

LARGE TREES
(OVER 40 FT. TALL)

  • Ginkgo (male only)
  •  Sweetgum
  • Black Gum
  • Kentucky Coffeetree
  •  Sycamore
  • Shumard Oak
  • Chinquapin Oak
  • English Oak
  •  Baldcypress
  • Lacebark Elm
  • Chinese Pistache

Here’s what you need before you apply:

Basic requirements for this program include:
  • Prior to your application submission, you will need to contact the utility company to come locate and mark the lines for you.
  • If there are non-public, underground objects near the planting site, such as sprinkler systems or french drains, please notify us and/or mark where those are located.
  • Provide photos of the site and site plan.
  • Send a final report and schedule a site visit with the committee to receive final funding.

Ready to Apply?

Midtown Tree Grant Application