Georgia ReLeaf Tree Planting Grant
Tree Planting Projects
- Projects must relate to one or more of the Georgia ReLeaf program objectives.
- Planting projects must take place on public property i.e., city/county property (parks, schools, playgrounds, greenspaces, rights-of-way, business districts, parking lots, downtown areas).
Funding can be used for the purchase of trees; staking, mulch (no synthetic or dyed mulch), watering aids, and tree installation costs.
2023-2024 Chatham County Georgia ReLeaf planting project
Eligibility
Municipalities, government agencies, non-profits, and educational institutions may apply.
Other organizations, such as community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations or civic groups which do not hold 501(c)3 status are eligible, but must apply in partnership with a non-profit organization or with their local government.
All applicants must have both a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Information on obtaining a UEI can be found at SAM.gov
Projects using 100% of requested funding in tracts overburdened by climate change, pollution, or other environmental or socioeconomic factors as identified by the Climate and Economic Justice dataset will receive funding priority. These projects may apply for up to $15,000 in funding.
All other projects will require 1:1 matching funds, which may include in-kind contributions, volunteer assistance, and private and public (non-Federal) monetary contributions. These projects may requestion up to $7,500 in funding. All matching funds must be specifically related to the proposed project and cannot be used as match on any other Federal cost-share project. The source of the match, cash and in-kind, must be identified and quantified in the application by uploading letters of intended support. Funds expended prior to the date of the grant agreement cannot be used as match.
Resources for grant applicants
Reporting requirements for grant recipients
The deadline for 2025-2026 grant recipients is INSERT DATE HERE and will be submitted through the Submittable platform.
- summary of your completed project
- before and after photos
- breakdown of grant dollars spent, including copies of invoices/receipts for trees and other approved expenses
- documentation of how the match requirement was met
- tree planting locations must be uploaded
What questions do you have?
We want your application and project to be successful! Please contact us with any questions or if you need assistance with the technical components of the application.
Outreach Coordinator
Alicia Holloway
alicia@gatreecouncil.org
470-905-8541
