Seed to Carbon – Forest Accelerator

Overview
The Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator supports forest restoration teams with funding, training, seed banking, tracking, and expert guidance to restore native, biodiverse forests that create long-term community benefits.

Benefits

• Funding: Covers planting costs, coordinates forward carbon sales, and supports sustainable business models.

• Training: Access to experts in science, forestry, carbon, finance, legal, community impact, and marketing.

• Seeds: Seed banking solutions to promote high native species diversity.

• Tracking: Monitoring from seed to field using Terraware software for transparency.

• Expert Support: Global network of specialists in forestry, carbon markets, and communications.

• Flexibility: Options to integrate agroforestry and sustainable timber harvest.

Additional Outcomes for Forestry Teams

• Feasibility study to assess carbon potential.

• Networking opportunities with other forestry teams.

• Infrastructure and technology access (seed banks, nurseries).

• Project design document (PDD) creation.

• Support for diversified revenue streams (carbon credits, agroforestry, silvopasture, NTFP).

Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants must:

• Share values of biodiversity and native ecosystem restoration.

• Have long-term rights to reforest:

  • At least 3,000 hectares in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, or the Philippines.

  • At least 15,000 hectares in other countries.

• Operate in tropical or subtropical regions.

• Have proven reforestation experience in similar eco-regions.

• Be interested in carbon market financing.

• Commit to restoring forests for a minimum of 40 years with community benefits.

How to Apply

1. Review Accelerator criteria.

2. Complete the online application (approx. 90 minutes).

3. Submit your application.

4. Participate in interviews and screening if shortlisted.

5. Upon acceptance, join the cohort and launch your project.

Open to forest restoration teams globally – with specific land requirements depending on location.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.