[Greater New Orleans Foundation](https://www.gnof.org)

May 15, 2026 (full proposal submission)

$146,500 total pool; typical grant size $15,000–$25,000 for the 2026–2027 season; paid in two installments.

Supports Orleans Parish nonprofits in tree planting projects to help New Orleans restore and expand its urban forest by 2030.

Only tax-exempt nonprofits in Orleans Parish with successful prior grant completion are eligible.

--- ## Description This grant provides funding for tax-exempt nonprofit organizations in Orleans Parish to partner with the City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways in citywide tree planting initiatives. The program’s goal is to help plant 40,000 new trees by 2030, contributing to the restoration and expansion of the city’s urban forest. Funding supports tree planting, supplies, and related expenses exclusively on public property. Proposals must demonstrate organizational capacity, meaningful community impact, inclusive engagement, and a strong, reasonable budget. Grantees must adhere to permitting and reporting requirements, including registering all planted trees in the city’s GIS tree inventory. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: May 15, 2026 (full proposal submission) - Notification of funding decisions: June 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $146,500 (for the 2026–2027 planting season) - Typical grant size: $15,000–$25,000 - Grants are paid in two installments, with the second contingent on meeting project milestones. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations located in Orleans Parish. - Organizations must have successfully completed planting and reporting for any previous Parks & Parkways tree planting grants. - Projects must be for tree planting on public property within the City of New Orleans. - Grants do not support general operating expenses, fundraising, or lobbying. --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed proposal and supporting materials via the Foundation’s [online portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof). - If your organization does not have a portal profile, you must create one before applying. - Applicants are encouraged to attend the informational webinar on April 28, 2026, at 2:00pm ([register here](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kOw8QL3PN0KpXEW5I2EtAYmWCHV5H-RMnUHw-sRBMkNUMlAzMkxMSFE3UThGU0E3OExSV0lFSkhCNC4u)). - Required documentation includes a detailed project narrative, budget, and evidence of organizational capacity and community engagement. --- ## Additional Information - Permits are required for all tree plantings on public property. - Grantees must use the Parks & Parkways Tree Collector App to register all planted trees in the city’s GIS inventory. - Interim and final programmatic and financial reporting is required. - Awarded funds may only be used for tree planting and directly related expenses. - Training on permitting, planting, and reporting will be provided to all grantees. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application](https://www.gnof.org/program/parks-and-parkways/) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gnof) - [City of New Orleans Tree Planting Grant Details](https://nola.gov/next/parks-parkways/topics/trees/tree-planting-grant/) - [Applicant Tutorial for Online Portal](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991) - [Webinar Registration (April 28, 2026)](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kOw8QL3PN0KpXEW5I2EtAYmWCHV5H-RMnUHw-sRBMkNUMlAzMkxMSFE3UThGU0E3OExSV0lFSkhCNC4u) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Greater New Orleans Foundation | [Contact Page](https://www.gnof.org/contact-us/) | | Phone | 504-598-4663 | | Email (program) | grants@nocsf.org |

Parks and Parkways Tree Planting Grant

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