Funding Amount

Varies (inaugural round awarded over $11,000 total to 12 congregations)

Deadline

May 31, 2026

54 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ReWilding Grant Program

Funder: Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL)

Geographic Scope: Georgia

Focus Areas:

  • Sustainable land use and sacred grounds stewardship

  • Invasive species removal

  • Vegetable gardens for food pantries

  • Native plants and pollinator support

  • Rain gardens

  • Urban forestry and tree equity
  • Eligibility:

  • Faith-based congregations and religious communities in Georgia

  • Organizations with commitment to environmental stewardship
  • Award Details:

  • Inaugural round (2024-2025): Over $11,000 awarded to 12 congregations

  • Second round applications opened Spring 2025

  • Funding supports projects that improve ecological health and community resilience
  • Background:
    Part of GIPL's broader ReWilding Program expansion in partnership with Trees Atlanta, Food Well Alliance, and American Forests' Tree Equity Catalyst Fund. The program aims to plant nearly 2,000 trees across Georgia over three years, with a focus on neighborhoods lacking adequate tree canopy.

    Inaugural Recipients (2024):
    Ahavath Achim Synagogue (Atlanta), Antioch Baptist Church (Albany), Cumming First United Methodist Church, Chestnut Ridge Christian Church (Marietta), Fayetteville First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church LaGrange, Morningside Presbyterian Church (Atlanta), Roswell Community Masjid, Temple Beth Tikvah (Roswell), St. Thomas Episcopal Church (Columbus), St. Mark's Episcopal Church (LaGrange), Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta

    Contact:

  • Website: gipl.org/rewilding

  • Phone: 404-377-5552

  • Email: info@gipl.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Visit gipl.org/rewilding for application details
    2. Second round applications opened Spring 2025
    3. Congregations submit project proposals describing:
    - Proposed sustainable land use projects
    - Community impact and engagement plans
    - Timeline and budget
    - Long-term stewardship plans

    Contact for more information:

  • Email: programs@gipl.org

  • Phone: 404-377-5552
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    faith-basedreligiousenvironmentenvironmental-conservationcommunity-gardensplantsbeekeeping

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