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Edible Trees
Support for edible tree planting in communities
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Overview
This program provides up to $10,000 to support efforts that help fight food insecurity. Funding supports planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs on publicly accessible community sites.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs in communities.
- Carrying out edible tree planting projects on publicly accessible sites.
Sources and recorded changes
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Community Tree Grants status and timing update
The FAQ and applicant resources now say Community Tree Grants are currently closed, with the next call for proposals opening in Fall 2026, and the program contact link has changed.
The FAQ and applicant resources now state that Community Tree Grants are currently closed, and that the next call for proposals will open in Fall 2026. The program contact link for the Community Tree Grants Program Manager has also changed on the updated FAQ page.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Educational institutions
- Indigenous communities
- Community groups or gardens
- Food banks, community housing projects, municipalities, or other groups interested in planting edible trees on publicly accessible sites
Eligible expenses
- Purchasing and planting edible trees and shrubs
- Site preparation
- Tree maintenance
- Planting materials
- Developing education materials
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed and scored based on merit, application strength, and creativity.
How to apply
- Complete an online form outlining your project plans, logistics, and long-term maintenance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and scored based on merit, application strength, and creativity.
- Starting in March, selected applicants are contacted on a rolling basis to confirm funding for spring (April–June) or fall (September–November) planting.
- Tree Canada will reimburse eligible project costs up to the full grant amount once your planting is completed and all supporting documents are submitted.
- If you’re unable to pay for project expenses upfront, Tree Canada can arrange to pay one supplier directly on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edible Trees Program
What is the Edible Trees?
This program provides up to $10,000 to support efforts that help fight food insecurity. Funding supports planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs on publicly accessible community sites.
How much funding can be received?
Edible Trees Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Edible Trees program?
To be eligible for the Edible Trees program, you must:
Educational institutions, Indigenous communities, community groups or gardens, food banks, community housing projects, municipalities, or other groups interested in planting edible trees can apply.
The project must be on a publicly accessible site.
What expenses are eligible under Edible Trees?
Purchasing and planting edible trees and shrubs
Site preparation
Tree maintenance
Planting materials
Developing education materials
Where is the Edible Trees available?
The Edible Trees program is available across Canada.