Washington is one of 25 communities across the state receiving grant funding for trees through the Branching Out program. Alliant Energy has partnered with Trees Forever for the program, which provides funding for tree-planting projects in an effort to help improve energy efficiency. This fall $2,450 will be used for trees to be planted for a windbreak at Sunset Park. In total, $132,508 is being awarded for the 25 projects this fall.