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Latest source updateLast Update: May 3, 2026Latest change: The 2 Billion Trees Program is being wound down, no longer accepting applications, and now directs existing recipients to the portal for reporting.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 3, 2026
Latest change: The 2 Billion Trees Program is being wound down, no longer accepting applications, and now directs existing recipients to the portal for reporting.
2 Billion Trees Program now closed to new applications
The 2 Billion Trees Program page now states that the program will be wound down and is no longer accepting applications, while existing agreements will still be honoured. It also adds a current recipient portal sign-in link for reporting and other documentation, and marks funding opportunities as closed. The page has been reorganized around the program’s current status, with updated overview content, science, and related links replacing the earlier informational emphasis. This is a major change to who can apply and how the program is accessed, but it does not show a change to the underlying funding model itself.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
September 18, 2025
Opened May 16, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The 2 Billion Trees program provides up to $3.2 billion to organizations to plant trees over 10 years across Canada. Existing agreements will be honoured as the program winds down, supporting tree planting to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planting trees over 10 years.
- Planting shrubs as part of a 2BT-funded project, provided that the shrubs do not outnumber the trees planted.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- New applicants, as the program is no longer accepting applications.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for planting shrubs, provided that the shrubs do not outnumber the trees planted.
Processing and Agreement
- Existing 2BT recipients receiving funding for tree planting projects can access the 2BT Portal to submit reports and other related documentation.
- Project site visits are conducted with recipients at their place of business, and sometimes at planting sites, to discuss progress and challenges.
- Monitoring protocols include health and survival surveys, Free-to-Grow surveys, and advanced technical surveys.
- Site visits and technical surveys help ensure recipients are meeting their funding agreement conditions as part of compliance monitoring.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2 Billion Trees Program Program
What is the 2 Billion Trees Program?
The 2 Billion Trees program provides up to $3.2 billion to organizations to plant trees over 10 years across Canada. Existing agreements will be honoured as the program winds down, supporting tree planting to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was September 18, 2025.
What expenses are eligible under 2 Billion Trees Program?
Planting trees over 10 years.
Planting shrubs as part of a 2BT-funded project, provided that the shrubs do not outnumber the trees planted.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2 Billion Trees Program?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at 2btrees-2garbres@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the 2 Billion Trees Program available?
The 2 Billion Trees Program program is available across Canada.
Is the 2 Billion Trees Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2 Billion Trees Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2 Billion Trees Program?
2 Billion Trees Program is funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)