The Georgia Tree Council is accepting applications for its Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program.
Donor Name: Georgia Tree Council
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, under State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council.
Objectives
The objectives of the Georgia ReLeaf Program are to:
- Improve the urban tree canopies of Georgia communities.
- Help sustain the health of Georgia’s community forests.
- Incorporate tree planting into planning efforts of city administrators, municipal tree departments and tree boards.
- Increase access to the health benefits provided by community forests for Georgia residents.
Overview
Applicants may apply for funding for a:
- Tree planting
- Tree giveaway
- Tree planting and tree giveaway
Types of Projects
- Tree Planting Projects
- Tree planting projects fund tree installations in public spaces, including parks, schools, playgrounds, greenspaces, rights-of-way, business districts, parking lots, downtown areas, and other municipal property.
- Tree Giveaway Projects
- Tree giveaway projects fund events that provide trees to community residents, along with information about tree selection, planting, and maintenance. Giveaway events can provide up to two 1-gallon to 7-gallon containerized trees per participant.
Funding Information
$150,000
Uses of Funds
- Trees (including delivery fee)
- Mulch (natural, undyed)
- Watering aids (gator bags or tree diapers)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible communities include:
- Communities listed as “match waiver qualified” on the Georgia TAG and ReLeaf Match Waiver Map. This geospatial mapping tool identifies census tracts that are overburdened by projected natural disaster risk, pollution, canopy health, and other factors.
- Under-resourced communities with a documented environmental and/or public health need that can be addressed through increased canopy cover. Applicants may use a combination of economic data, public health data, canopy cover reports, land use history, municipal comprehensive plans, or other relevant sources to justify need. Municipalities, government agencies, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions may apply. Other organizations, such as community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, or civic groups can apply in partnership with a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or with their local government. All applicants must have both a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
For more information, visit GTC.
