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Perth County Stewardship Program
County support for land and tree stewardship
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline
September 1, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, West Perth, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Perth County Stewardship Program supports landowners and community groups in Perth South, West Perth, North Perth, and Perth East to improve ecological resilience through stewardship grants. Eligible projects include windbreaks, riparian buffer zones, living snow fences, marginal land restoration, forest rehabilitation, and block plantings.
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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 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, West Perth
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Windbreaks, block plantings, and buffers
- Riparian buffer zones
- Living snow fences
- Marginal land restoration
- Forest rehabilitation and restoration projects on public lands or through tree distribution programs
Documents Needed
- Quotes
- Approvals
- Planting plan
- Aerial image of the site
- Tree Maintenance Agreement (15 years) signed by the property owner
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Landowners
- Farmers
- Not-for-profit community groups
- Conservation Authorities
- Local municipalities
Eligible expenses
- Labour
- Tree protection products
- Site preparation
- Native trees and shrubs
- Licenced contractor services of a Registered Professional Forester for a Forest Management Plan
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- HST
- Permit costs
- Landscaping projects
- Planting for tree/nut/fruit farming
Eligible geographic areas
- Perth South
- West Perth
- North Perth
- Perth East
Selection criteria
- Applications are reviewed by the Perth County Agricultural Working Group and scored based on evaluation criteria.
- Projects with multiple benefits to the landscape, including erosion control, retirement of fragile lands, surface water thermal regulation, habitat corridors, and habitat links, are scored higher.
How to apply
- Contact an experienced tree planting professional or Conservation Authority to create a planting plan and secure the necessary approvals for setbacks from infrastructure.
- Submit an application to Perth County’s Stewardship Program using the online form or the printable forms.
- Include quotes, approvals, and the planting plan.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Perth County Agricultural Working Group.
- Applications are scored against evaluation criteria.
- Successful applicants are notified by email.
- Final report submission is reviewed before funds are released.
- Grant funds are sent by EFT after completion review.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Perth County Stewardship Program Program
What is the Perth County Stewardship Program?
The Perth County Stewardship Program supports landowners and community groups in Perth South, West Perth, North Perth, and Perth East to improve ecological resilience through stewardship grants. Eligible projects include windbreaks, riparian buffer zones, living snow fences, marginal land restoration, forest rehabilitation, and block plantings.
How much funding can be received?
Perth County Stewardship Program Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is September 1, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Perth County Stewardship Program program?
To be eligible for the Perth County Stewardship Program program, you must:
Landowner stream applicants must be private property owners planting 50 or more trees for windbreaks, block plantings, or buffers.
Woodland stream applicants must be rural woodland and woodlot landowners who own the woodlot property and complete a Forest Management Plan by a Registered Professional Forester.
Community stream applicants must be not-for-profit community groups, Conservation Authorities, or local municipalities.
What expenses are eligible under Perth County Stewardship Program?
Windbreaks, block plantings, and buffers
Riparian buffer zones
Living snow fences
Marginal land restoration
Forest rehabilitation and restoration projects on public lands or through tree distribution programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Perth County Stewardship Program?
You can contact Perth County by email at hcann@perthcounty.ca or by phone at 519-271-0531 ext. 420.
Where is the Perth County Stewardship Program available?
The Perth County Stewardship Program program is available the province of Ontario.