
Partners in Planting
Last Update: August 1, 2025
Canada
Corporate team-building through urban tree planting activities across Canada
Partners in Planting at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 1, 2025
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Tree Canada
Program status
Open
Overview of the Partners in Planting program
The Partners in Planting program supports corporate team-building events by facilitating tree planting and stewardship activities in urban areas across Canada. While the program offers comprehensive planning and coordination for eligible organizations, no specific maximum funding amount is stated.
Eligible projects & activities
- Organizing corporate team events focused on tree planting in urban environments.
- Participating in tree and shrub stewardship activities, such as watering, mulching, invasive species removal, and general tree care at local sites.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 1,400
Small business team day planting urban fruit trees in schoolyard
$ 3,300
Nonprofit partners to reforest vacant lots with volunteers and shrubs
$ 4,900
Annual company day for mulching and early season tree care
$ 3,700
Employee team activity to establish riparian buffer along creek
$ 4,100
Team event removing invasives and planting pollinator-friendly shrubs
$ 7,800
Corporate volunteer day focused on planting diverse native tree species
Eligibility criteria of the Partners in Planting program
- The applicant must be a company or organization interested in participating in tree planting or stewardship activities.
- The company must be able to commit employees to a scheduled team activity in an urban community in Canada during the spring or fall planting seasons.
- The applicant must submit an interest form and provide relevant organizational details to initiate the planning process.
Who is eligible?
- Companies
Eligible expenses
- Tree planting materials such as trees and shrubs.
- Supplies required for tree maintenance, including watering and mulching.
- Resources for invasive species removal and general site stewardship.
Eligible geographic areas
- Cities across Canada
How to apply to the Partners in Planting program
1
Submit interest form
- Complete the interest form with your organization details
- Share your specific goals for the event
- Submit your contact information for follow-up
2
Coordinate event planning
- Connect with the Program Team and a Forestry Specialist
- Coordinate details such as location, schedule, and activity type
- Discuss and tailor the event to your organization’s needs
3
Finalize site and details
- Partners secure a suitable planting or stewardship site
- Finalize activity type: planting or tree care
- Prepare materials and logistics for your event
4
Participate in planting event
- Attend the scheduled event with your team
- Participate in planting or stewardship activities led by a Forestry Specialist
- Contribute to the greening of your community
Additional information
- Events are scheduled during Canada's annual planting seasons in spring and fall.
- A lead time of three to four months is required to organize the event and secure a suitable site.
- Each event is led by a Forestry Specialist and typically lasts approximately two hours.
- Event activities are tailored based on the specific needs of the selected site.
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