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

Applicants may apply for funding for a:

• tree planting
• tree giveaway
• tree planting and tree giveaway

The maximum grant award is $15,000.

For more information, please refer to the Georgia ReLeaf Guidelines.

Eligibility

For the 2026-2027 funding cycle, only projects serving a qualified community are eligible to apply for funding.

Eligible communities include:

1. 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.
2. Underserved 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 non-profits, 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).

Match Requirement

Recipients are not required to provide a funding match.

How to Apply

The 2026 grant application will be available in Submittable from March 13, 2026, to July 15, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the online grant portal; no paper applications will be accepted. Recipients will be notified in August 2026.

Georgia ReLeaf projects must be completed before March 31, 2027.

Contact

Please direct questions to: Alicia Holloway, Georgia Tree Council, Outreach Coordinator via email at alicia@gatreecouncil.org with the subject line "2026 Georgia ReLeaf"

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2026.