Community
Planting
Grants

Canada

Wildlife Preservation Canada

WPC Native Wildflower Seed Grants

https://wildlifepreservation.ca/wildflowerseedgrants-2020/

Not accepting applications in 2024

Canada

Tree Canada

Greening Canada School Grounds

https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/community-tree-grants/greening-canada-school-grounds/

Applications will open Fall 2024 - Educational institutions

Canada

Tree Canada

Edible Trees

https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/community-tree-grants/edible-trees/

Applications will open Fall 2024 - Educational institutions, First Nations communities, municipalities, community groups or gardens, food banks and community housing projects

Canada

Tree Canada

Treemendous Communities

https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/community-tree-grants/treemendous-communities/

Applications will open Fall 2024 - Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities, business improvement associations, non-profit and community groups.

Canada

Scotts Canada

Gro for Good

https://scottsmiraclegro.com/responsibility/scotts-canada/

 No updates for 2024 - Non-profits and charities with support from local school or municipality

Canada

WWF

Go Wild School Grants

https://wwf.ca/take-action/apply-for-funding/go-wild-school-grants/

Next open in Septmeber 2024 - Primary, secondary and post-secondary schools

Canada

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Roots & Shoots A.P.E Fund

https://janegoodall.ca/our-work/roots-and-shoots/ape-fund/

Applications open November 2024 to members of Roots & Shoots Canada; Project must take place in Canada.  Your project and final report will be completed by the specified deadline; Your project fits into one of our project streams: biodiversity loss (animals), environmental inequity (people), climate change (environment)

Canada

Learning for a Sustainable Future

Action Project Funding

https://lsf-lst.ca/forms/funding-application/ 

Applications open until May 22, 2024 - Schools and educators

Canada

Whole Kids Foundation

Garden Grant Program

https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/school-gardens-grant

Applications closed March 1, 2024 - Schools and NGO's

Canada

TD

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant

https://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/ready-commitment/funding/fef-grant/

Applications due Jan. 15th and June 15th each year - Registered charities under CRA with valid registration numbers; educational institutions; municipalities; Indigenous groups/communities

https://www.arborday.org/programs/TDGreenSpaceGrants/grant-information.cfm

Applications closed December 2022 - As the primary applicant, you must:

Have a vested interest in the success of the project and local connection to the community. Preference will be given to applicants based in the community where the project is taking place.

Meet the TD Green Space Grant eligibility criteria 

NOTE: If the primary applicant is not the municipality, a letter of participation must come from the municipality stating their approval of the project and your ownership of its execution and long-term investment in the community.

Canada

Wildlife Habitat Canada

Habitat Conservation Grants

https://whc.org/grants/

Application closes April 22, 2024 and next opening summer 2024 (dates vary depending on grant) - Canadian residents; not for profit organizations; Indigenous organizations, associations, and wildlife management boards; research, academic and educational institutions; for profit organizations (e.g. small businesses, companies, corporations, industry associations); local organizations (e.g. community associations and groups, seniors' and youth groups, service clubs); provincial, territorial, municipal, and local governments and their agencies.

Canada

Government of Canada

EcoAction Community Funding Program

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/environmental-funding/ecoaction-community-program.html

2024-2025 funding now open - Non-profit groups, NGOs, and organizations are eligible to receive funding including: environmental groups; Community groups; youth and seniors’ groups; community-based associations; service clubs; Indigenous organizations. 

Alberta

Alberta EcoTrust

Alberta EcoTrust Environmental Grant Program

https://albertaecotrust.com/grants/environmental-grant

Will open early summer 2024 - Alberta Ecotrust grants enable Alberta ENGOs to deliver programs, projects and results that advance environmental missions within our priorities: 1. Public interest charities operating in Alberta whose vision and mission primarily focus on protecting the environment 2. Qualified First Nations

Alberta

Fortis Alberta

Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants

https://www.fortisalberta.com/about-us/in-your-community/grants

New in 2024, applications are open twice per year with submission deadlines of April 30 and September 30. - Municipalities within Fortis Alberta service area 

Alberta

Fortis Alberta

Green Up school grants

https://www.fortisalberta.com/about-us/in-your-community/grants

2023 applications are closed - Applicants eligible for funding include:

Registered charities under the Canada Revenue Agency with valid registration numbers
Registered non-profit organizations under their provincial government with proof of registration (e.g. letters of incorporation)
Non-profit organizations working with their municipal government who will accept funding and issue receipts on their behalf
Community service co-operatives

April 1st – January 15th - You may be eligible for a Seed Donation if you are:

An educator looking for seeds for a school garden, classroom project, or for community education workshops.
a charity or non-profit organization promoting organic gardening and growing practices.
a community garden growing food to freely share with community based, non-profit organizations.
an international non-profit organization advancing self-sufficient food production.

BC

BC Hydro

Community ReGreening Program

https://www.bchydro.com/community/in_your_region/regreening.html

Applications due Jan. 31 for funding in the same year - Intended for small-scale community projects - open to all municipal governments & First Nations across BC. Grants are to be applied for, and made directly by municipalities or community government organizations (such as band councils and regional districts). Local governments and First Nations may complete the project in any way they choose, but must be signatory to and recipient of the grant.

Application currently closed - YOU’RE ELIGIBLE FOR PLACEMAKING FUNDING IF:

Your project will take place in southern Ontario, excluding Toronto 
Your project is focused on placemaking in a defined geographic area, not a whole municipality.
The project is being led by a municipality, BIA, indigenous government or corporation, registered not-for-profit.
Your project has all the necessary local approvals.
You’re willing to tell the story of your event, and participate in announcements and events.

Ontario

Pollination Guelph

PG Community Grant Program

https://www.pollinationguelph.ca/community-grant-program

Closed March 31, 2024 - To be eligible to apply, interested non-profit organizations and individuals must: Be located within, or conduct the work within, Guelph or the surrounding Wellington County; If funded, complete or substantially complete the project before the end of 2020; Agree to share your project results  through images and a brief write-up.

Ontario

City of Toronto

PollinateTO Community Grants

https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/environmental-grants-incentives/pollinateto-community-grants/

Applications currently closed - Eligible applicants: resident, tenant & neighbourhood groups community groups & organizations; school groups, clubs and parent councils; business improvement areas (BIAs); faith/church groups; Indigenous groups; registered charitable organizations and not-for-profit (NFP) organizations that operate in Toronto; NFPs outside of Toronto are eligible to apply if the proposed habitat project is located within the city of Toronto. 

Ontario

Forests Ontario

50 Million Trees

https://www.forestsontario.ca/en/program/50-million-tree-program

No deadline - Individuals, property owners

Ontario

Maple Leaves Forever

25% Thank-you Rebate

https://www.mapleleavesforever.ca/apply-now/

Application due May 15, 2024 - Plantings of native maples from partner nurseries along rural Ontario roadsides, property boundaries, hedgerows, and along either or both sides of a laneway. Minimum of 10 and max of 50 trees per year; purchase size must be at least 150 cm; must be purchased from provided list of approve species and providers.

Ontario

City of Toronto

Community Planting and Stewardship Grant

https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/partnerships-sponsorships-donations/partner-2/parks-environment/urban-forestry-grants-and-incentives/

Applications open May 21, 2024 - Incorporated not-for-profit corporation without share capital OR a charitable organization or foundation registered as a charity with CRA

Ontario

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Private Land Tree Planting Program

https://trca.ca/get-involved/private-land-grants/tree-planting-forestry/

No deadline - Landowners with a minimum of 0.8 hectares (2 acres) of land on a single property within the TRCA’s jurisdiction.

Ontario

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Enhancing Wildlife Habiat

https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Enhancing-Wildlife-Habitat.aspx

No deadline - Projects that create or restore wildlife habitat that fulfills the need for food, water, shelter and/or places to raise young (e.g. planting native seed mixes and native aquatic and terrestrial plants).
Priority may be given to projects that are adjacent to identified natural heritage areas.

Ontario

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Wetland Restoration and Enhancement

https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Enhancing-Wildlife-Habitat.aspx

No deadline - Wetland creation or restoration project that provide water storage, improve water quality by acting as a natural filter, reduce flooding, reduce erosion, replenish groundwater, and/or enhance wildlife habitat.
Priority may be given to projects that are adjacent to identified natural heritage areas (please consult with LSRCA staff).
Priority will be given to projects partnering with other wetland restoration programs (e.g. Ducks Unlimited Canada) 
All species to be planted must be native

Ontario

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Grassland Restoration and Enhancement

https://www.lsrca.on.ca/Pages/Enhancing-Wildlife-Habitat.aspx

No deadline - Property size must be a minimum of 2 acres,
Priority may be given to projects that are adjacent to identified natural heritage areas  (please consult with your Restoration Project Specialist)
Project must involve the creation or restoration of a meadow, prairie or savanna ecosystem
All species to be planted must be native

Ontario

Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF)

Homeowner Planting Subsidy

https://www.yourleaf.org/homeowners

No deadline - Homeowners in select locations in Toronto, York, and Durham Regions

Application currently closed - Private and Public Landowners,
Incorporated Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),
Non-incorporated organizations (Nature Clubs, “Friends of” organizations)

GSI Funding Information and Application Form

https://grasslandsontario.ca/

South Nation Conservation 

Ontario

Environment Hamilton 

Trees Please

https://www.environmenthamilton.org/trees_please

Unsure if active in 2024, contact for information - Native trees available to residents through a first come, first serve system annually. 

Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP)

Eligible groups include community associations, community groups, youth groups, school councils/parent associations, and industry and trade associations. Organizations must be based in Ottawa and adhere to not-for-profit principles.

Organizations with an active CEPGP project are not eligible to apply.  Organizations must submit a Project Evaluation Report according to the terms of their CEPGP Contribution Agreement for a project to be deemed complete.

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Who is eligible?

Waterfront landowners along wetlands, streams, rivers and lakes within the Rideau watershed, who commit to maintaining a healthy shoreline;
Lake associations, river groups or other not-for-profit groups within the Rideau watershed interested in completing shoreline demonstration sites, community plant hand-outs, or other shoreline stewardship projects.

Tree Planting: Our program partners provide tree planting services available in our watershed.