Our partnerships with community organizations provide job training and workforce development to youth and San Francisco residents while also keeping San Francisco clean, green and beautiful.
Current Grant Requests for Proposals
- Sourcing Event ID: 0000011899
Tree Planting and Watering Workforce Development Program
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
Refer to the Request for Proposals (RFP) document for details regarding submission of
proposals. Digital files of the RFP documents and addenda must be downloaded at
https://bsm.sfdpw.org/ContractAdmin/Login.aspx
San Francisco Public Works (Public Works), a department of the City and County of San
Francisco (City), seeks to award one grant to a fully established 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in San Francisco through the evaluation and selection process as described in the RFP.
Maximum Budget Request: $6,750,000
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: San Francisco Public Works seeks a qualified partner to plant 2,000 replacement street trees in existing vacant tree basins over two years, and to provide ongoing weekly watering for up to 2,000 trees per year from a list provided by Public Works. The grant scope does not include planting new trees or new tree basin creation and is eligible for a 12-month extension. The selected Grantee will carry out comprehensive tree‑care services — including site identification, planting, young‑tree care, and routine watering — while adhering to all Public Works standards for inspection, species selection, safety, and tree‑care protocols. This work directly supports the City’s Urban Forest Plan and contributes to growing the street tree population to 155,000 trees over the next two decades.
In addition to tree‑care operations, the program includes a workforce development component designed to provide career pathways in urban forestry for San Francisco residents who face employment barriers. The Grantee will recruit, train, and supervise 8–10 participants annually, offering both arboricultural field training and job‑readiness instruction. Participants will receive hands‑on experience in planting, watering, pruning, and site maintenance, with an expectation that at least 35% of participants transition into unsubsidized full‑time employment within six months of program completion. This combined approach allows Public Works to advance environmental goals while expanding equitable access to green-sector careers.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: A pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams:
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Meeting ID: 295 742 229 435 794
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Prospective proposers may also email Dulce A. Garcia at:
ContractAdmin.Staff@sfdpw.org to request a direct meeting invitation.
Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted no later than Wednesday June 24, 2026 by 12:00 PM by email to Grant Administrator Dulce A. Garcia at: ContractAdmin.Staff@sfdpw.org
SUBMISSION: The Department may modify the RFP prior to the Proposal due date by issuing an Addendum to the RFP; please check https://bsm.sfdpw.org/ContractAdmin/Login.aspx for updates. Applicants shall submit their application as specified and required in the RFP no later
than Wednesday, July 8, 2026 by 5:00 PM. Late submittals may not be considered unless you provide evidence of a software error.
You may also visit San Francisco City Partner - City government's online portal with grant opportunities - and search by entering the following into the fields:
- Department: Public Works
- Event Name: Grant (be sure to capitalize the "G")
