Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 15, 2026

97 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Georgia ReLeaf

Grant for Growing Community Forests

Georgia ReLeaf provides funding to plant trees in public spaces and host community tree giveaways.

    Program Details

  • Geographic Scope: Georgia
  • Focus Areas: Community forest planting projects and tree giveaway events in public spaces
  • Submission Period: March 13 - July 15 (annual)
  • Status: Active funding program (2026 submissions currently being accepted)

    Eligibility

  • Projects must be located in Georgia
  • Applicants should reference the Georgia ReLeaf Eligibility Map to confirm project location eligibility
  • Projects must involve planting trees in public spaces or hosting community tree giveaways
  • Match waiver qualified areas available for applicants who meet specific criteria

    Contact Information

  • Organization: Georgia Tree Council, Inc.
  • Address: 6835 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
  • Phone: 470-905-8650
  • Email: melanie@gatreecouncil.org

    Resources Available

  • Free technical assistance from Georgia Forestry Commission Community & Urban Foresters
  • Application Guide available
  • Eligibility Map tool
  • Budget templates
  • 3-Year Tree Maintenance Plan templates
  • Recommended tree species lists
  • Wholesale nursery lists
  • Planning guides and educational materials

    Additional Support

  • Area Community & Urban Foresters can evaluate planting sites, assist with species selection, and create planting plans
  • Technical assistance available for application and project planning questions

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Check Eligibility
- Verify your project location on the Georgia ReLeaf Eligibility Map
- Click the magnifying glass search icon and enter your address
- Blue areas indicate eligible locations

2. Submission Period
- Applications accepted: March 13 - July 15 annually
- Current deadline: July 15, 2026

3. Required Materials
- Complete application using the Georgia ReLeaf Application Guide
- Budget completed using Georgia ReLeaf Budget Template
- 3-Year Tree Maintenance Plan (template provided)
- Project planning documentation

4. Planning Resources
- Review Georgia ReLeaf Application Guide
- Consult Recommended Tree Species lists
- Review Eligible Fruit Species for Georgia ReLeaf Projects
- Reference "Selecting Trees for a Giveaway Event" guide
- Review "More than a Giveaway: Strategies for Increasing Equity and Tree Longevity" resources
- Study "Beginner's Guide to Planning a Community Tree Giveaway Program"

5. Technical Assistance
- Contact your area Community & Urban Forester (provided by Georgia Forestry Commission) for free technical assistance
- Request assistance with site evaluation, species selection, and planting plans
- Contact Georgia Tree Council with application and project planning questions

6. Submission
- Submit applications by July 15, 2026
- Contact information: melanie@gatreecouncil.org or 470-905-8650

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

environmentenvironmental-conservationcommunity-developmentcommunity-services

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