How much funding does Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants offered?

Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants

American Public Gardens Association

Foundation Annual Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Land Conservation

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

Quercus havardii
Magnolia pyramidata
Alectryon macrococcus var macrococcus
Trans-Pecos oaks

Overview

Tree Gene Conservation Partnership Grants

Funder: American Public Gardens Association Plant Collections Network in partnership with US Forest Service

Program Type: Collaborative funding for tree species conservation

Overview: The Plant Collections Network awards funding through the Association's Tree Gene Conservation Partnership with the US Forest Service for scouting and collecting trips that target threatened tree species in the wild.

Focus Areas:

Conservation of US at-risk tree species

Establishment of living gene banks

Collection of seed from native ranges to capture broad genetic diversity

Distribution of propagules to public gardens for ex situ collections

Species that cannot be conserved through traditional seedbanking methods

Eligible Species (Examples):

Quercus havardii

Magnolia pyramidata

Alectryon macrococcus var macrococcus

Trans-Pecos oaks

Magnolia portoricensus

Eligible Activities:

Scouting and collecting trips

Propagation efforts

Distribution of propagules

Matching funds required

Geographic Scope:

Focus on taxa native to US forests

Projects span South-Central states, Hawaii, Texas, Puerto Rico

Contact Information:

American Public Gardens Association

Phone: 610-708-3010

Email: info@publicgardens.org

Address: 1207 Delaware Ave #350, Wilmington, DE 19806

What American Public Gardens Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 32
Total given: $619K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $6,180–$37K

By dollars: California 14%, Texas 10%, Georgia 10%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Kalaheo, HI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

National Tropical Botanic Garden · Kalaheo, HI

Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs

$37K
Trees Atlanta · Atlanta, GA

Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs

$27K
Missouri Botanical Garden · St Louis, MO

Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs

$25K
Gardens of Golden Gate Park · San Francisco, CA

Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs

$25K
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont · Charlottesville, VA

Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs

$25K