SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California ReLeaf announced today that funding is available to community-based groups throughout California for tree-planting projects on public land.

The program is funded through a contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Eligible applicants include incorporated nonprofit organizations and unincorporated community-based groups, with a financial sponsor, located in California.

Individual funding requests range from $1,000 to $7,500.

Applicants may submit only one proposal. Grants are for the costs associated with the purchase and planting of trees on public land and maintenance of the trees during the grant period.

“ReLeaf is proud to be an integral part of building community through urban forestry in California,” said Executive Director Joe Liszewski. “Since 1992, we have invested more than $2.8 million in urban forestry efforts geared towards greening our Golden State.”

California ReLeaf’s mission is to empower grassroots efforts and build strategic partnerships that preserve, protect, and enhance California’s urban and community forests.

Working statewide, the group promotes alliances among community-based groups, individuals, industry, and government agencies, encouraging each to contribute to the livability of our cities and the protection of our environment by planting and caring for trees.

Proposals must be postmarked by August 1, 2011.

Grant recipients will have until March 2012 to complete their planting project.

The guidelines and application are available online at www.californiareleaf.org.

To request a hard copy, please contact the grants manager at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 916-497-0035.