Growing Green Communities Small Grant Program

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.

Focus Areas:

• Tree planting and care
• Community engagement in urban forestry
• Multi-benefit tree placement in communities
• Green community development

Eligibility:

• Nonprofits
• Local agencies
• Community-based groups
• Past grantees have included: youth organizations, museums, neighborhood associations, civic groups, faith-based groups, sustainability initiatives

Key Priorities:

• Strong community engagement
• Tree placement with best multi-benefit impact
• Smaller minimum award amounts to increase accessibility

Technical Assistance: California ReLeaf provides technical assistance to help make funds accessible and projects successful

Contact:

• Cindy Blain, Executive Director
• Address: 2115 J Street, Suite 213, Sacramento, CA 95816
• Phone: 916.497.0034
• Email: [email protected]
• Tax ID: 90-0138904

Funding Sources: Historically funded through California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and US Forest Service

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.