School & Community Habitat Grant

How it works

The Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) says this grant is designed to help schools and community organizations access plants and establish wildlife habitat. The district may provide, within the award budget, a site visit for assessment and consultation, a site design plan and maintenance plan, site materials such as native plants, trees, shrubs, and planting aids, and site installation assistance including use of the WCCD tool and equipment lending library and help with volunteer outreach.

What the money covers

The official page describes in-kind grant support rather than cash. It can cover native plant material, trees, shrubs, planting aids, and staff or contractor assistance for consultation, planning, and installation.

Timing and funding

The district says grant fund availability depends on county millage funding and donations made for this purpose. It also says applications for 2026 are now open, with an application deadline of Friday, June 12, 2026.

Homeowner relevance

This is not a general homeowner repair program. It is a county conservation grant for schools and community organizations, though some projects could overlap with wildfire-adjacent home hardening if they involve tree planting or vegetation management.