Arbor Week Small Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Arbor Week Small Grant Program
Funder: California ReLeaf
Status: Application period is currently open as of 2026-04-03
Geographic Scope: California (statewide)
Program Description: Part of California ReLeaf's grant program that has distributed more than $9 million since 1992 to nonprofits, local agencies, and community-based groups throughout California for tree planting and care, education and outreach projects, green jobs training, and volunteer development.
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Eligibility:
Key Priorities:
Technical Assistance: California ReLeaf provides technical assistance to help make funds accessible and projects successful
Contact:
Funding Sources: Historically funded through California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and US Forest Service
How to Apply
Application Process
- Watch the Treecovery Application Guidance webinar to understand the application process and optimize tree planting projects
- Submit application during open application period
- Join the email newsletter mailing list to stay updated on grant funding opportunities
Note: Specific application steps, required materials, submission format, and narrative questions are not detailed in the provided content. Applicants should contact California ReLeaf directly or visit the website for complete application details.
What California ReLeaf actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 14
- Total given
- $587K
- Median grant
- $40K
- Range
- $5,145–$77K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Petaluma, CA; San Francisco, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Releaf Petaluma · Petaluma, CA
TreeCovery
$77K
California Climate Action Now · San Francisco, CA
TreeCovery
$63K
Tree People · Beverly Hills, CA
TreeCovery
$62K
Amigos De Los Rios · Altadena, CA
TreeCovery
$61K
Chicana Directors Initiative · Los Angeles, CA
TreeCovery
$57K
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