The LEAF Partnership (which stands for Land, Energy, Agriculture, and Forestry), was started by Sierra Jobs First Industry Sector Coordinators at Motherlode Job Training and he Central Sierra Economic Development District (CSEDD), has rapidly grown into a network of over 400 contacts since its launch in November, 2025.
The LEAF Partnership aims to bring together leaders in agriculture, land stewardship, energy, forestry, economic development, tribal initiatives, and community resilience, and has focused heavily on breaking down silos and preventing local organizations from competing against one another for the same resource pools.
Furthering that mission– You’re invited to join the next virtual LEAF Partnership Workgroup Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Zoom, where the team will highlight the rollout of the Central Sierra Regional Partnership Funding Coordination Matrix and an accompanying Partner Self-Identification Form.
These resources are designed to help local entities navigate a rapidly changing financial landscape—particularly the massive wave of funding tied to California’s Proposition 4, alongside other federal and state grants.
The new Matrix tracks grant timelines, eligibility, and strategic alignment, allowing different organizations to see who else might be applying for the same funds.
Beyond the tool demonstration, the two-hour virtual meeting will feature regional project updates and a tutorial on how to use the “LEAF Forum”—an online hub where members can share resources and coordinate projects between formal meetings.
Registration details are here.
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