Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
TD Park People Grants provide up to $2,000 for community events in publicly accessible green spaces. The program supports environmental education, sustainability, and stewardship activities that connect people to local parks and green spaces.
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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 : 2,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : February 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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
- Community events in publicly accessible parks and green spaces.
- Events focused on environmental education.
- Events promoting sustainability practices.
- Stewardship activities that care for and protect green spaces.
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form.
- Basic group and contact information.
- Event descriptions for both planned activities.
- Budget showing use of the $2,000 grant and any other funding sources.
- Information on past event experience and partnerships, if any.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Grassroots community groups.
- Small community-based organizations.
- Volunteer-based park groups.
- Local agencies and resident associations.
- Not-for-profit groups active in local parks.
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities applying on their own.
- Individual applicants.
- Groups working on private property.
- Groups organizing events in public parks outside the eligible cities.
- Groups charging for their events.
Eligible expenses
- Marketing materials such as posters and flyers.
- Event equipment.
- Permit costs.
- Insurance.
- Honoraria for volunteers or speakers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Metro Vancouver, Kelowna, Saanich, and Township of Langley in British Columbia.
- Calgary, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, and Lethbridge in Alberta.
- Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan.
- Winnipeg in Manitoba.
- Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, Kitchener-Waterloo, Thunder Bay, Guelph, Ottawa, Greater Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Halifax Regional Municipality, and St. John's.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Park People staff in consultation with TD.
- Applicants are notified of decisions by the end of April.
- Selected groups must sign a Funding Agreement before funds are released.
- Funds are distributed in May.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through Blackbaud.
- A funding agreement must be signed if selected.
- The program prioritizes equity-deserving groups.
- Applicants may combine this support with other funding sources.
Frequently Asked Questions about the TD Park People Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the TD Park People Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the TD Park People Grants?
TD Park People Grants provide up to $2,000 for community events in publicly accessible green spaces. The program supports environmental education, sustainability, and stewardship activities that connect people to local parks and green spaces.
How much funding can be received?
TD Park People Grants Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the TD Park People Grants program?
To be eligible for the TD Park People Grants program, you must:
Community-based groups
Two free events required
Publicly accessible green space
What expenses are eligible under TD Park People Grants?
Community events in publicly accessible parks and green spaces.
Events focused on environmental education.
Events promoting sustainability practices.
Stewardship activities that care for and protect green spaces.
Where is the TD Park People Grants available?
The TD Park People Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the TD Park People Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
TD Park People Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the TD Park People Grants?
TD Park People Grants is funded by Park People