Over a period of five years (2002-2007), the SGPPTF provided support to 247 community-based and non-government organizations in eight countries touching the lives of an estimated 125,000 households. With the goal of protecting tropical forests and contributing to poverty reduction, the SGPPTF supported activities that demonstrated community-based forest management and resource use, facilitated the dissemination of innovative community practices, and built grassroots capacity for localized management through partnerships and networks. The major message that emerged from the program is that directly supporting community forest management through small grants is a wise investment that brings about significant social and environmental dividends. This regional synthesis report is part of an overall effort to share the knowledge gained during the program. The findings, lessons and recommendations presented here emerged from the grantees reflections, site visits, project documentation, discussions and inputs from the eight in-country teams and as well as the key staff in regional support organizations.