Participating Municipalities & Approved Actions
83% of municipalities are participating and 91% of NJ's population lives in these communities
Trees for Schools


Trees for Schools
The Trees for Schools program has awarded nearly $4.5 million in competitive grants to New Jersey public school districts, colleges, and universities across the state to support tree planting projects on school and campus grounds. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000 and cover planning, site preparation, tree planting, and maintenance for two years.
Newsletter


Winter Newsletter
This edition of the Sustainable Jersey newsletter showcases inspiring local efforts and powerful partnerships making a difference across New Jersey and beyond. Read how Red Bank Borough is leading on Complete and Green Streets, Paramus High School is turning cafeteria scraps into compost, and Roxbury Public Schools are growing aeroponic gardens with grant support. Plus, learn about a new green purchasing resource, highlights from the Sustainable States Network annual meeting, and a decade of impact from our school grants program.
Upcoming Events
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Bergen County Sustainability Hub Meeting
Hackensack Civic Center
Jul 28, 2025
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM -
Tri-County Sustainability General Online Meeting
Online
Jul 29, 2025
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM