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Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
Supports tree planting initiatives on Ottawa school properties
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 1, 2025
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program provides up to $10,000 per year to support tree planting projects on school properties within the City of Ottawa. Funding covers the purchase and installation of trees, encouraging school communities to enhance green spaces and promote environmental stewardship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : January 1, 2025
- Closing date : June 1, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tree planting projects located on school property within the City of Ottawa.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Student Councils
- Parent Councils
- Environmental or garden clubs
- Other groups or individuals committed to tree planting projects in partnership with schools
Who is not eligible
- Businesses or organizations requesting funding for projects already completed.
- Groups seeking funding for non-tree related elements such as benches, gazebos, play structures, ponds, pathways, fencing, signage, planters, site preparation, cedar hedges, shrubs, perennials, grasses, or other ground covers.
- Groups seeking funding for tree planting projects outside school properties within the City of Ottawa.
- Organizations looking to receive tree planting funding from other City of Ottawa grant programs in the same year.
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of trees
- Installation of trees
Eligible geographic areas
- School properties within the City of Ottawa.
Selection criteria
- Completion of a site visit with a City representative as part of the grant review process.
- Demonstrated commitment to project coordination and tree maintenance activities by the applicant.
- Submission of all required documentation, including receipts and a final project report by specified deadlines.
- Priority given to groups who have not previously received funding through this program.
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Review eligibility criteria for the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program
- Confirm your school project qualifies within the City of Ottawa
2
Submit application form
- Complete and submit the application form before June 1
- Include all required details about the proposed tree planting project
3
Application review by City
- Allow the City to review your application after submission
- Respond to any requests for additional information if required
4
Conduct site visit
- Participate in a required site visit with a City representative by December 1
- Discuss project details and implementation on-site
5
Receive property owner approval
- Obtain final approval for the project from the property owner by February 1 of the following year
- Secure all necessary endorsements or permissions
6
Obtain final City approval
- Await final grant approval from the City
- Receive notification of funding award or trees supplied
7
Implement project and submit receipts
- Complete the tree planting project within 18 months of grant approval
- Ensure proper planting practices and submit receipts for expenditures within 3 months of spending
8
Maintain planted trees
- Care for the newly planted trees after installation
- Ensure trees remain healthy and adequately maintained
9
Submit final project report
- Prepare and submit the final project report by May 1 of the year following installation
- Include the number of trees planted, evaluation of the maintenance program, and photographs
Additional information
- Applications must be received by June 1 for consideration, with site visits required between June 1 and December 1 of the application year.
- A maximum grant of $10,000 is available per year, and grants may be provided in funds or as trees supplied and planted by the City.
- Receipts for expenditures must be submitted within three months of project completion.
- A final report with tree counts, maintenance evaluation, and photographs must be submitted by May 1 in the year following installation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program Program
What is the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program?
The Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program provides up to $10,000 per year to support tree planting projects on school properties within the City of Ottawa. Funding covers the purchase and installation of trees, encouraging school communities to enhance green spaces and promote environmental stewardship.
How much funding can be received?
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was June 1, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program program, you must:
Projects must be on school property within the City of Ottawa.
Applications must be from school-related groups (e.g., Student or Parent Councils, environmental/garden clubs) partnered with the school.
Applicants must demonstrate ability to coordinate and maintain the tree planting project.
What expenses are eligible under Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program?
Tree planting projects located on school property within the City of Ottawa.
Where is the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program available?
The Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Schoolyard Tree Planting Grant Program is a Grant and Funding