
Grants
Making funding and grant programs accessible to all, throughout the state
The obligations of direct public funding – such as the high minimum award, greenhouse gas calculations, mapping and reporting requirements – are often prohibitive for small groups. Therefore, we offer smaller minimum award amounts and technical assistance to help make funds accessible and the projects successful. Past grantees have included not just urban forest nonprofits, but also youth organizations, museums, neighborhood associations, social justice organizations, faith-based groups, sustainability initiatives and more. We prioritize projects that demonstrate strong community engagement, and the placement of trees where they will have the best multi-benefit impact in the community.
Episcopal Impact Fund
“California ReLeaf truly helps small nonprofits that are formed by citizens who see a need in their community. Many towns and cities across the state don’t receive the attention and funding they deserve. The guidance and grant opportunities ReLeaf provides allows small organizations to carry out the work they need to do. I’m convinced many projects throughout the state would remain undone without ReLeaf’s advocacy and support.”-A Cleaner Greener East Los Angeles, Grantee
Urban Corps of San Diego County
Funding Opportunities
- Arbor Week 2023 Small Grants: Applications Now Closed
- Growing Green Communities 2023 Small Grants: Applications Now Closed
If you are a public or private entity who wishes to fund or support urban forestry in California, we’d love to work with you! Contact Cindy Blain, Executive Director
Incredible Edible Garden
“After years of wanting to beautify and add shade to our public spaces, we were pleased to discover a supportive partner in California ReLeaf. With their advice, we were able to do everything from effectively select the best species for our environment to engage different key community leaders. Their responsiveness helped us adapt the project as new opportunities arose. In fact, we were able to expand our project and plant even more trees than we originally anticipated.”-Avenal Historical Society


