Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF)

The Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF) is a national charitable foundation dedicated to advancing the discipline and practice of landscape architecture in Canada. Through its grant-making activities, the foundation provides financial support to research, communication and scholarship projects that deepen knowledge about landscapes, design, planning and environmental stewardship.

Among its core activities, LACF administers a series of Research & Communication Grants. These grants typically support initiatives such as applied and academic research, documentation of landscape projects, publications, exhibitions, conferences and other knowledge‑sharing efforts that help communicate the value of landscape architecture to professionals, decision‑makers and the public.

LACF’s programs are aimed primarily at individuals and organizations engaged in landscape architecture and related fields across Canada, including practitioners, academics, researchers, students and non‑profit groups. By funding diverse projects in different regions, the foundation contributes to innovation in design practice, the preservation and interpretation of cultural and natural landscapes, and broader engagement with issues such as climate adaptation, public space and community well‑being.

While detailed criteria are defined at the program level, LACF generally looks for projects that demonstrate clear relevance to landscape architecture in Canada, strong potential for dissemination, and tangible benefits to the profession or the public. Projects often involve original inquiry, thoughtful documentation or creative communication strategies that can be shared beyond the immediate project team.

As a charitable foundation, LACF is overseen by a volunteer board drawn from the Canadian landscape architecture community. The foundation reports on its funded projects and activities, which helps demonstrate the impact of its grant programs and ensures that donor contributions are used to support high‑quality, peer‑reviewed initiatives. Over time, its portfolio of funded work highlights evolving priorities in Canadian landscape architecture and supports the long‑term development of the field.