The Longleaf Alliance Planting Fund
Because of the tremendous public benefits that flow from healthy private forests, many incentives (including “cost-share”) exist to encourage landowners to plant, grow and manage forests. This is especially true with longleaf pine, because of its superior environmental benefits.
The Longleaf Alliance works with multiple partners to provide longleaf pine seedling funds to landowners. Funding requests are accepted beginning March 1st until June 1st. Applicants are encourage to apply early as funding opportunities may arise before the deadline. Applications will be reviewed in late summer with notifications anticipated in late fall.
Please read our FAQs with example application information BEFORE submitting your application.
2026-2027 PLANTING FUND REQUESTS
Submitting a request does not guarantee acceptance into the program; you will receive additional correspondence with instructions on submitting your reimbursement. It is important that you reply to all correspondence.
As always, we encourage folks to order longleaf seedlings early! Waiting until you hear back about a cost-share application may be too late to guarantee seedlings.
The Longleaf Alliance can also help connect you with other potential incentive programs for longleaf, specific to your management objectives and location. Contact us!
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
Join us on March 13th at 12pm (Eastern) for a short webinar to hear about the Longleaf Planting Fund application process, the program criteria, tips for longleaf establishment, and answers to frequently asked questions.