Submission Deadlines: January 15 and July 1

• Project is on land owned by a government entity, or project is on public-accessible private land meeting special criteria.
• Plantable area is 20 acres or larger or has the potential to be 20 acres or more.
• Forest ecosystem has been damaged by wildfire, hurricanes, tornadoes, insects, diseases, misguided treatment by humans, or other causes.
• Funds for planting the area are not available from regular programs or sources.
• Proposals for cost-share Global ReLeaf Forest grants are to cover costs generally associated with the planting of seedlings (i.e. site preparation, seedling purchase, contracting, transportation, shelters, etc). Note: AMERICAN FORESTS raises $1 per tree from private sources. Due to the keen competition for grants, successful project proposals leverage local support resulting in a lower cost per tree and maximizing the number of trees planted for the funds available.
• Proposal contains an assessment of public benefits (including water quality/quantity and communities served by the watershed) and visibility of the restored area.
• Proposal includes a strong, multiple-use ecosystem repair component and a diversity of native species that will be planted.
• Credit for carbon sequestered by the project will be conferred to AMERICAN FORESTS.
• Proposal includes efforts to build local partnerships.
• Adequacy of the planting, care, and long-term maintenance that will be provided by or supervised by experts.
• Proposal contains new or innovative efforts, restorative approaches, or technology that have the potential for application elsewhere.
• Recognition and consideration given for the protection of endangered or threatened plant and animal species or ecosystems.

Contact Margo Dawley for more details:

email: MDawley@amfor.org
phone: 202.737.1944 ext. 224