Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Location
Canada
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
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 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs in communities.
- Carrying out edible tree planting projects on publicly accessible sites.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Schools
- Non-profits
- Community groups or gardens
- Food banks
- Community housing projects
- Indigenous communities
- Municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs.
- Related logistical support for the planting project.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are typically processed in March.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Edible Trees Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Edible Trees. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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:
Schools, non-profits, and community organizations.
Projects on publicly accessible sites.
Fruit- and nut-bearing trees or shrubs.
What expenses are eligible under Edible Trees?
Planting fruit- and nut-bearing trees and shrubs in communities.
Carrying out edible tree planting projects on publicly accessible sites.
Where is the Edible Trees available?
The Edible Trees program is available across Canada.