Growing Green Communities Small Grant Program

Growing Green Communities 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.

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