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Community ReGreening program
Support for community planting projects
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Opened November 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Community ReGreening program supports small-scale community planting projects for municipal governments and Indigenous Governing Bodies within BC Hydro's service area. It funds trees and other vegetation, including plants, shipping costs, and supplies such as mulch, stakes, and water bags, to enhance ecological networks, habitats, parks, and other green spaces.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Urban and community trees and shrubs.
- Habitat restoration and enhancement.
- Pollinator gardens.
- Indigenous-determined culturally significant vegetation.
- Wetland restoration.
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Community ReGreening 2027 intake dates updated
The Community ReGreening program now shows a 2027 intake opening November 1, 2026, with status notices in April 2027 and final reporting deadlines shifted to 2027.
The Community ReGreening program now shows the 2027 intake opening on November 1, 2026, with applications accepted through January 31, 2027. Applicant status notices, final report deadlines, and payment milestones also shift from 2026–27 to 2027–28, including the early report deadline of August 1, 2027 and the final report deadline of November 30, 2027. The timeline overview has been updated to match the 2027 cycle, including review in February to March 2027 and payment timing for approved projects in September 2027 and January to February 2028.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipal governments.
- Indigenous Governing Bodies.
Who is not eligible
- Projects outside BC Hydro's service area.
- Projects already underway.
- Projects that benefit a private individual, industry, or private organization.
- Projects planted on private land.
- Applicants with incomplete regreening projects are not eligible for new funding requests.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of trees and other vegetation.
- Shipping costs, in some cases, where appropriate.
- Supplies including mulch, stakes, and water bags, up to a maximum of 15% of project costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- BC Hydro's service area.
Selection criteria
- The type of vegetation and overall landscaping plan.
- Project profile, visibility, community support, and other funding and community partners involved.
- Benefits such as recreation, wildlife habitat restoration, or beautification.
- Overall site and implementation plan or land dedication.
- Sustainability and ongoing maintenance of vegetation, with preference for trees and vegetation native to B.C.; if planting near power lines, preference is given to plant species native to B.C. that meet height and distance restrictions.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed from February 2026 to March 2026.
- All applicants are advised of their application status in April 2026.
- Selected applicants must submit a final report upon completion of the project that includes a final plant list, before and after photos, eligible supplier invoice(s), evidence of BC Hydro sponsor recognition, and an official invoice from the finance department.
- Once final report requirements are approved, the grant payment is processed and released. Approved projects can expect payments approximately four to six weeks after the relevant report deadlines, with payments issued in September 2026 for early-deadline applicants and in January to February 2027 for other approved applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Community ReGreening program Program
What is the Community ReGreening program?
Community ReGreening program supports small-scale community planting projects for municipal governments and Indigenous Governing Bodies within BC Hydro's service area. It funds trees and other vegetation, including plants, shipping costs, and supplies such as mulch, stakes, and water bags, to enhance ecological networks, habitats, parks, and other green spaces.
How much funding can be received?
Community ReGreening program Funds up to 15% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is January 31, 2027. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Community ReGreening program program?
To be eligible for the Community ReGreening program program, you must:
The applicant must be a municipal government or Indigenous Governing Body.
The applicant must be within BC Hydro's service area.
The project must be a small-scale community planting project.
What expenses are eligible under Community ReGreening program?
Purchase of trees and other vegetation.
Shipping costs, in some cases, where appropriate.
Supplies including mulch, stakes, and water bags, up to a maximum of 15% of project costs.
Where is the Community ReGreening program available?
The Community ReGreening program program is available across Canada.
Is the Community ReGreening program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Community ReGreening program is a Grant and Funding