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Green and Beautiful School Grants Program
Support for Thunder Bay public-space projects
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Clean, Green and Beautiful program now shows a July 12, 2026 deadline for Emerging Projects, a Fall 2026 opening for School Project Grants, and a new email submission step for applications.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Clean, Green and Beautiful program now shows a July 12, 2026 deadline for Emerging Projects, a Fall 2026 opening for School Project Grants, and a new email submission step for applications.
Clean, Green and Beautiful grants updated
The Clean, Green and Beautiful content now shows an Emerging Projects application deadline of July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm, with completed forms to be emailed to cgb@thunderbay.ca, and a new Expression of Interest deadline of July 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. for the Grant Review Team. The School Grants section has also been expanded into School Project Grants for elementary and secondary schools, with grants of up to $2,000 and applications opening in Fall 2026. The program description now includes updated project guidance, including a new application form link, revised review/selection language, and a broadened school-project scope covering outdoor learning spaces, landscaping improvements, public art initiatives, and other student-led projects. The awards area has been rewritten to emphasize past recipients and indicates that the award is no longer presented as part of the Business Excellence Awards.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Clean, Green & Beautiful offers up to $5,000 for Emerging Project Grants and up to $2,000 for School Project Grants to support Thunder Bay organizations, businesses, City groups, and schools. Eligible initiatives include public art, beautification, heritage, environmental greening, outdoor learning spaces, and landscaping improvements.
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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 : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Thunder Bay
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Public art, beautification, heritage, and environmental greening initiatives
- School grounds enhancement, outdoor learning spaces, and landscaping improvements
- Student-led projects that create lasting benefits for students and the broader community
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Local organizations
- Businesses
- City groups
- Elementary schools
- Secondary schools
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Studies, research, plans, and administrative fees
Selection criteria
- Clear and visible difference in the community
- Lasting impact or a big impact in a short time
- Alignment with the City's Clean, Green & Beautiful policy
- Acknowledgement of the City's support in some way
How to apply
- Download the application form.
- Email completed forms to cgb@thunderbay.ca by July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program Program
What is the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program?
Clean, Green & Beautiful offers up to $5,000 for Emerging Project Grants and up to $2,000 for School Project Grants to support Thunder Bay organizations, businesses, City groups, and schools. Eligible initiatives include public art, beautification, heritage, environmental greening, outdoor learning spaces, and landscaping improvements.
How much funding can be received?
Green and Beautiful School Grants Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program program, you must:
Local organizations, businesses, and City groups may apply for Emerging Project Grants
Elementary and secondary schools may apply for School Project Grants
Projects must align with the City's Clean, Green & Beautiful policy
What expenses are eligible under Green and Beautiful School Grants Program?
Public art, beautification, heritage, and environmental greening initiatives
School grounds enhancement, outdoor learning spaces, and landscaping improvements
Student-led projects that create lasting benefits for students and the broader community
Who can I contact for more information about the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program?
You can contact City of Thunder Bay by email at cgb@thunderbay.ca or by phone at 807-625-4603.
Where is the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program available?
The Green and Beautiful School Grants Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Green and Beautiful School Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green and Beautiful School Grants Program is a Grant and Funding