Global ReLeaf offers tree planting project grants

Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests the nation's oldest nonprofit citizens conservation organization, is offering annual grants towards tree planting projects. Currently we are accepting tree planting project proposals for 2006. American Forests' mission is to grow a healthier world. Global ReLeaf is American Forests' education and action program that helps individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees. Since it's creation in 1988 the program has supported plantings of over 23 million trees worldwide.

The Global ReLeaf grant program provides private dollars to support local tree planting efforts and help match other funding sources. American Forests raises a dollar for every tree planted with Global ReLeaf. This dollar supports both Global ReLeaf staff and the reforestation projects themselves. Competitive grant requests must maximize the use of total project funds per tree planted. Grants are available to support projects restoring damaged forest ecosystems. Further information regarding Global ReLeaf Grants including application forms and criteria can be found at:

http://www.americanforests.org/global_releaf/grants/

Deadlines for grant proposals are January 31 and July 1. Please submit proposals as soon as possible.

Ethan Kearns

Program Coordinator

American Forests

PO Box 2000

Washington, DC 20013

EKearns@amfor.org

202-737-1944 Ext. 224