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Community Planting and Stewardship Grant
Supports tree planting and stewardship initiatives on Toronto private land
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 100,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Community Planting and Stewardship Grant provides up to $100,000 to support eligible organizations in Toronto with projects focused on increasing tree canopy cover on private land. Funding is available for tree planting, tree care, and community education and engagement related to stewardship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Toronto
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planting non-invasive trees and shrubs on private land to increase canopy cover.
- Maintaining and caring for existing trees on private land.
- Community education and engagement focused on tree planting, care, and maintenance on private land.
Documents Needed
- Declaration of Compliance with the City's Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
- Certificate of Insurance (before funds are released)
- Audited Financial Statements for 2 years (before funds are released)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public school boards
- Hospitals
- Colleges
- Universities
- Other eligible institutions, including non-profit housing providers
Who is not eligible
- Individuals, for-profit businesses, or ventures.
- Grant-making or third-party fundraising organizations.
- Political or lobby groups.
- Landlord/tenant and condominium corporations.
- Organizations outside the City of Toronto.
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs necessary to carry out the tree planting or stewardship project on private land.
- Internal or external salaries and people-costs, provided they do not exceed 50% of the requested grant amount.
- Overhead and administrative costs, provided they do not exceed 15% of the requested grant amount.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Core operating funding.
- Requests where people-costs exceed 50% of the amount requested.
- Requests where overhead and administrative costs exceed 15% of the amount requested.
- Herbaceous plant material and low-growing shrubs under 3 feet without prior written approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Toronto
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for completeness and alignment with the guidelines.
- Applications that move forward are sent to a full review by a grant panel.
- Applicants are notified if their submission advances, is declined, or needs more information.
- Successful applicants must sign a Letter of Understanding with the City of Toronto.
Additional information
- Grant requests over $50,000 require prior consultation with Urban Forestry regarding project scope and eligibility.
- Matching funds can be provided as cash and/or in-kind contributions.
- Projects may be allowed up to 18 months for completion with prior approval from Urban Forestry.
- Virtual information sessions about the program are available on specified dates for interested applicants.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant Program
What is the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant?
The Community Planting and Stewardship Grant provides up to $100,000 to support eligible organizations in Toronto with projects focused on increasing tree canopy cover on private land. Funding is available for tree planting, tree care, and community education and engagement related to stewardship.
How much funding can be received?
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant program?
To be eligible for the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant program, you must:
Must be a public school board, hospital, college, university, or eligible institution within Toronto
Only direct, reasonable, and necessary project costs are eligible
Project must take place on private land within the City of Toronto
What expenses are eligible under Community Planting and Stewardship Grant?
Planting non-invasive trees and shrubs on private land to increase canopy cover.
Maintaining and caring for existing trees on private land.
Community education and engagement focused on tree planting, care, and maintenance on private land.
Who can I contact for more information about the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant?
You can contact City of Toronto by email at forestrygrants@toronto.ca.
Where is the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant available?
The Community Planting and Stewardship Grant program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Community Planting and Stewardship Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community Planting and Stewardship Grant is a Grant and Funding