SHADE Act

The SHADE Act would direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for planting qualifying trees in eligible areas, such as redlined areas or intra-urban heat island effect areas, with funding authorized at $50 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2036. Eligible entities—including states, local governments, Tribal agencies, and certain nonprofits—would apply for grants to cover tree planting, maintenance for up to five years, training, and related costs, with priority given to those demonstrating housing policies that minimize resident displacement. Applicants must submit a 5-year timeline and budget and develop a community participation plan…

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