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2026 Longleaf Enhancement Fund for Seed & Seedling Production

The Longleaf Alliance is soliciting proposals that will increase the quantity and quality of longleaf pine seed and seedling production at established seed processors, producers, orchards, or nurseries across the range.

Project proposals should demonstrate how proposed projects will expand longleaf and total facility production, detail current longleaf vs. total production, the scope and timeline of the enhancement, the requested level of support, and the matching funds that can be brought to the proposed project. All information shared shall be confidential.

Please see the Request for Proposals and FAQs before submitting your project proposal.
1.Project Contact (application correspondence will be directed to the project contact)(Required.)
2.Nursery/Seed Producer Information(Required.)
3.Ownership Type(Required.)
4.Which of these strategic areas does your project impact to increase longleaf seedling or seed quantity and/or quality? (Please check all that apply)(Required.)
5.Describe the project which must directly increase longleaf seedling or seed production and/or quality improvement over and above historic longleaf production for that site and establish a clear need for the funds being requested. (500 word limit)(Required.)
6.What are the overall goals of the project? (500 word limit)(Required.)
7.Project timeline with estimated start and end dates. (Typically 3-12 months)(Required.)
8.Funding Amount Requested ($)(Required.)
9.Total cost of project ($)(Required.)
10.Match provided ($)

At least 25% match (cash, contributed goods and services, volunteer hours, etc.) is required and must be incurred during the project period. Larger matching fund contributions are encouraged and will be more competitive during application review. If unable to provide the required match, applicants must include a justification statement.(Required.)
11.Type of match
12.Upload the Budget Spreadsheet for estimated project costs (Download the Excel template)(Required.)
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13.Current longleaf seedling/seed production (Example: # of seedlings produced)(Required.)
14.Anticipated additive impact (Example: # of additional seedlings produced, # of additional landowners served, etc.)(Required.)
15.Which state(s) within the longleaf range will this project impact? (Please check all that apply)(Required.)
16.Additional information you would like to share with us about your project?
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