CANTON â Coinciding with Arbor Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday announced $1.18 million in Urban and Community Forestry funding for publicly maintained trees, including those in Canton. The village will see $32,000 and was the only north country community to receive an award through the second phase of the Division of Lands and Forestsâ latest grant round for the Urban and Community Forestry Program. The state has issued more than $12.6 million in UCF grants over the last nine years, with this 15th round of funding being bolstered by a second phase of available funds. Combined with the first phase of the 15th round, a total of $2.6 million is being awarded for 64 projects across the state. From 154 applications, the projects were selected based on cost effectiveness, community benefits, use of partnerships, inclusion of related education and local support, according to the DEC.