Establishes the Neighborhood Tree Fund to provide assistance for tree planting and maintenance in communities.

The Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to create the Neighborhood Tree Fund. This fund will provide assistance to states, Indian tribes, and local governments to plant and maintain trees. The bill aims to address disparities in urban forest canopy cover, particularly in communities with lower tree canopy and higher temperatures. Assistance will prioritize projects that include tree planting and maintenance in underserved areas, advance community-led urban agroforestry, and improve environmental and public health outcomes.

Establishes the Neighborhood Tree Fund to provide assistance for tree planting and maintenance in communities.

The Neighborhood Tree Act of 2026 amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to create the Neighborhood Tree Fund. This fund will provide assistance to states, Indian tribes, and local governments to plant and maintain trees. The bill aims to address disparities in urban forest canopy cover, particularly in communities with lower tree canopy and higher temperatures. Assistance will prioritize projects that include tree planting and maintenance in underserved areas, advance community-led urban agroforestry, and improve environmental and public health outcomes.