Trees Across Georgia Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program

The Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, announced by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, aims to encourage projects that plant trees and enhance the benefits of tree canopy. The program focuses on creating and supporting long-term urban and community forestry initiatives, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The grant application period opens on June 1st, 2024, following a Kick-Off Webinar held on June 6th, 2024. The program is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Community Forestry Assistance Act, with specific allocations for projects in disadvantaged areas identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST). Eligible projects can receive funding up to $150,000 per year for IRA qualified projects, while non-IRA projects can receive up to $50,000 with a matching requirement.