The SHADE Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development, working with the U.S. Forest Service, to establish a grant program that funds tree planting in historically disadvantaged communities. Eligible recipients include states, local governments, tribal nations, and nonprofit organizations, who can apply to plant trees in redlined areas or economically overburdened neighborhoods characterized by high poverty rates, significant minority populations, or limited English proficiency households. Grant applications must include a five-year timeline and budget for planting and maintenance, along with a community participation plan ensuring residents have a voice in project decisions. The bill authorizes $50 million annually from 2024 through 2034 for the program and prioritizes grants to organizations that have plans to prevent resident displacement and preserve community housing stability. Funded projects can use grants to cover tree purchase, site preparation, planting labor, five years of tree maintenance and monitoring, workforce training, and other related costs.
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