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Forest Enhancement Program
Funding for community tree planting projects
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Up to $10,000 in support for tree planting and forest education projects in Manitoba. The program funds tree planting, site preparation, maintenance, and related educational activities that promote trees and sustainable forest management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Environment
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tree planting projects
- Forest education projects
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Site photos
- Site plan
- Organization’s terms of reference
- Proof of not-for-profit status or incorporation, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Non-government organizations
- Community, school, youth, conservation, cultural, heritage, environmental, service club groups
Who is not eligible
- Individuals and landowners
- For-profit organizations
- Commercial forestry operations
- Federal, provincial, and local government agencies
- Golf courses and cemeteries
Eligible expenses
- Tree stock and large tree-form shrubs
- Site preparation and planting costs
- Up to two years of maintenance
- Educational materials and activities
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Landscaping costs unrelated to tree planting or maintenance
- Transplanting trees from private land, roadsides, or Crown land
- Core funding, wages, and general administrative costs
- Website costs and capital equipment
- Retroactive project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are scored and ranked according to program criteria.
- Projects are funded based on relative merit.
- An independent committee reviews applications and recommends funding support.
- Approved projects require an agreement with Manitoba Hydro.
- Applicants must submit a project status report and detailed expense accounting at completion.
Additional information
- Projects must be on land accessible to the public and open to public use.
- Applicants must include a written long-term maintenance commitment.
- School applications need a letter from the school authority.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Forest Enhancement Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Forest Enhancement Program. 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 Forest Enhancement Program?
Up to $10,000 in support for tree planting and forest education projects in Manitoba. The program funds tree planting, site preparation, maintenance, and related educational activities that promote trees and sustainable forest management.
How much funding can be received?
Forest Enhancement Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Forest Enhancement Program program?
To be eligible for the Forest Enhancement Program program, you must:
Non-profit or non-government organization
Public-access land
Volunteer, planting, and education components
What expenses are eligible under Forest Enhancement Program?
Tree planting projects
Forest education projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Forest Enhancement Program?
You can contact Manitoba Hydro Employees of Greater Winnipeg Charitable Donations Fund by email at ForestEnhancementProgram@hydro.mb.ca or by phone at 204-360-3365.
Where is the Forest Enhancement Program available?
The Forest Enhancement Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Forest Enhancement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Forest Enhancement Program is a Grant and Funding