181 new trees planted in Shaw Butte through Community Canopy Tree Grant

In 2025, Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance partnered with the City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response & Mitigation to apply for the Community Canopy Tree Grant, which offered up to 200 native or drought-tolerant species trees to neighborhood residents free of charge (up to two trees per property). This grant provided for 15-25 gallon trees (depending on species selection), professional planting by a city-contracted landscaper, and a free “swag bag” for each participating resident which included a hose, hose timer, t-shirt, and information about caring for trees.

Number of Properties Participating

Number of trees planted in Shaw Butte

Value of Grant Program to Shaw Butte Residents

How it happened

Advocacy: Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance

• Applied for grant on behalf of neighborhood

• Developed web form for collecting participating resident information and tree species selections

• Conducted extensive promotion for grant opportunity through web, mail, signage, email, and word-of-mouth

Funding: City of Phoenix Office of Heat Response & Mitigation

Partner Support: Kayla Killoren, Tree Equity Project Coordinator with Office of Heat Response & Mitigation