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Covered census tract

A neighborhood area identified by the Census Bureau that has a poverty rate of at least 20 percent, or an area that was historically considered 'hazardous' or 'definitely declining' in old housing maps.

Eligible entity

Organizations that can apply for grants, including state governments, city or county governments, tribal governments, regional planning groups, and certain nonprofit organizations.

Eligible project

Types of work that can be funded by the grants, such as planting trees, installing special cool pavements or roofs, building shaded areas, or setting up community cooling centers.

Environmental justice

Ensuring that all people, regardless of their background, are treated fairly and have a say in environmental decisions, laws, and policies.

Excess urban heat effect

The phenomenon where cities become much hotter than surrounding rural areas due to human-made factors like dark surfaces (roads, roofs) that absorb heat, lack of trees, and dense buildings.

Urban forestry master plan

A long-term strategy that guides how a city manages and expands its trees and green spaces to improve resilience against extreme weather, reduce heat, manage stormwater, and protect nature.