; (B) 100,000,000 trees in each of calendar years 2023 and 2024; (C) 150,000,000 trees in each of calendar years 2025 and 2026; and (D) 250,000,000 trees in calendar year 2027 and each calendar year thereafter. (c) Applications (1) In general An eligible entity that seeks to receive a grant under the Program shall submit an application at such time, in such form, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including the information described in paragraph (2), to— (A) the State forester or equivalent official of the State in which the eligible entity is located; or (B) in the case of an eligible entity that is an Indian Tribe, an official of the governing body of the Indian Tribe. (2) Contents An application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) the reason that the forest stocking level of the land is less than 25 percent of regional norms for forest properties with comparable tree species and soil characteristics, if applicable; (B) the natural, economic, and environmental benefits of returning the eligible land to forested condition; (C) an estimate of the annual carbon sequestration that will be achieved by the replanted forests, using processes determined by the Secretary; (D) a reforestation plan that includes— (i) a list of expected eligible costs; (ii) a description of the site preparation and the tree species to be planted; (iii) a description of the manner in which the design of the project is informed by climate change science and will enhance forest health, resilience, and biodiversity; (iv) an explanation of the manner in which the land will be maintained for 36 months after planting to ensure successful establishment; and (v) an explanation of the manner in which the land will be managed later than 36 months after planting, including whether that management shall include a timber harvest