About Kaulunani

Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program is funded by the USDA Forest Service and focuses on improving the health and viability of trees in Hawaiian communities through educational programs; financial support in the form of cost-share grants; technical training; and Arbor Day promotions and partnerships with the public and private sectors, community groups and non-profit organizations.

Since its inception in 1991, Kaulunani has awarded more than $2.5 million to over 400organizations across the state, in the form of cost-share grants that were matched with $7 million in cash and in-kind contributions.

Key to the success of this grassroots program is the unique blend of partners, people and projects – partners who donate their time, resources and skills and people from all walks of life, ethnic backgrounds and ages that share a concern and need to improve their environment by taking on tree planting projects.