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Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program
Fully funded tree planting support in Nova Scotia
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests supports tree planting projects to help plant up to 21 million trees by 2031. Qualifying projects can receive fully funded trees and planting, with support for site preparation, monitoring, maintenance, and native seed collection.
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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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tree planting projects on suitable land in Nova Scotia.
- Underplanting in established forest areas.
- Seed collection to support native tree supply.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest form
- Organization information, if applicable
- Contact details
- Site or project details
- Participation waiver
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private landowners
- Governments
- Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and companies
- Indigenous organizations and communities
- Community land trusts
Who is not eligible
- Projects on land primarily used for timber production
- Streetscaping projects
- Landscaping projects
- Projects involving shrubs, fruit trees, or non-native tree species
Eligible expenses
- Tree supply and planting
- Site preparation
- Monitoring and maintenance
- Grass seed or other ground cover
- Deer prevention measures
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects on land primarily used for timber production
- Streetscaping projects
- Landscaping projects
- Projects that help meet legal forest regeneration obligations
- Planting shrubs, fruit trees, or non-native tree species
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Suitability of the land for long-term tree growth.
- Project benefit to biodiversity and forest health.
- Regional fit and possible matching with other projects.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the program overview
- Read the program overview to understand the participation options.
- Step 2: Submit expression of interest
- Complete the online form with applicant and project information.
- Provide contact details for any supplier you wish to work with.
- Step 3: Project discussion and development
- Wait to be contacted by the program team.
- Discuss and refine the potential project with support from the team.
- Step 4: Review and approval
- Projects are reviewed by a provincial forestry panel.
Processing and Agreement
- Expression of interest is reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are contacted to discuss the project.
- Projects are developed and refined with the program team.
- Final review and approval are made by a provincial forestry panel.
Additional information
- Expressions of interest are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Projects may be matched together based on regionality.
- A participation waiver must be signed before site work begins.
- Participants may need to approve the planting plan before work starts.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program Program
What is the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program?
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests supports tree planting projects to help plant up to 21 million trees by 2031. Qualifying projects can receive fully funded trees and planting, with support for site preparation, monitoring, maintenance, and native seed collection.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program program, you must:
At least 2.5 hectares of suitable land.
Located in Nova Scotia.
Project must be for tree planting.
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program?
Tree planting projects on suitable land in Nova Scotia.
Underplanting in established forest areas.
Seed collection to support native tree supply.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program?
You can contact Clean Foundation by email at thrivingforests@cleanfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program available?
The Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program?
Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program is funded by Clean Foundation