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Tree planting
Funding for municipal and community-led tree planting projects
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : February 17, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Tree Planting grant, under the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, provides up to $10 million in funding to support incremental tree planting projects aimed at expanding and diversifying urban and community canopies. Eligible activities include street tree planting, forest restoration, localized plantings in public spaces, and associated infrastructure to promote climate resilience and biodiversity in Canadian communities.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : February 17, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- General public
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
- Low-income individuals / families
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Community-wide urban tree planting initiatives to expand and enhance municipal tree canopies.
- Forest restoration or reforestation projects in naturalized areas impacted by degradation, pests, or wildfires.
- Localized tree planting in parks and other public green spaces to improve biodiversity and environmental conditions.
- Street tree planting along public roadways to provide shade, aesthetic value, and improved air quality.
- Riparian tree planting in flood-prone zones to help with soil stabilization and water management.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments (including towns, cities, regions, districts, and local boards)
- Organizations applying in partnership with a municipal government (such as municipal corporations, regional organizations delivering municipal services, Indigenous organizations or communities, not-for-profit organizations registered in Canada, and for-profit organizations or private-sector entities incorporated or registered in Canada)
Who is not eligible
- Homeowners (individuals acting in a personal capacity)
- Federal government entities and organizations established by them
- Provincial and territorial government entities and any corporations owned or controlled by them
- Organizations not partnered with a Canadian municipality or unable to provide municipal support documentation
- Projects where tree planting is legally required (e.g., as a condition of impact assessment or following commercial activity)
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs related to tree planting activities.
- Site preparation expenses, including soil preparation and related activities.
- Acquisition, installation, or modification of permanent physical infrastructure (such as sidewalks, soil cells, irrigation systems, or utilities) directly associated with tree planting.
- Purchase of tree stock and planting materials.
- Equipment rental and services associated with tree planting and infrastructure installation.
- Costs for professional services, such as arborists, foresters, biologists, ecologists, landscape architects, or horticulturalists, directly related to project planning and implementation.
- Monitoring and maintenance costs incurred up to one year after planting completion (as part of the reporting requirement).
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipalities and organizations located anywhere in Canada, with specific requirements for Quebec municipalities regarding application procedures.
- Organizations operating within the jurisdictional boundaries of any Canadian municipality.
- Projects must not take place on federally owned land.
- For municipalities including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal East, Joliette (residential), Vaudreuil-Dorion, Sudbury, Gatineau, and Niagara, alternate funding may be available; confirmation is required.
Additional information
- A 10% hold-back (up to $100,000) of the grant amount will be released only after submission of a maintenance and monitoring report one year post-planting.
- Eligible projects may receive support from urban forestry professionals for coaching and technical guidance during the application process.
- The use of the application portal requires creating a client profile to submit required documents.
- External peer reviewers and an internal team will review applications before a final decision by the Board of Directors, and site audits may be conducted for a sample of funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tree planting Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tree planting. 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 Tree planting?
The Tree Planting grant, under the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, provides up to $10 million in funding to support incremental tree planting projects aimed at expanding and diversifying urban and community canopies. Eligible activities include street tree planting, forest restoration, localized plantings in public spaces, and associated infrastructure to promote climate resilience and biodiversity in Canadian communities.
How much funding can be received?
Tree planting Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tree planting program?
To be eligible for the Tree planting program, you must:
For-profit organizations legally incorporated or registered in Canada must apply in partnership with a municipal government.
The project must involve municipal government support (including a council resolution).
What expenses are eligible under Tree planting?
Community-wide urban tree planting initiatives to expand and enhance municipal tree canopies.
Forest restoration or reforestation projects in naturalized areas impacted by degradation, pests, or wildfires.
Localized tree planting in parks and other public green spaces to improve biodiversity and environmental conditions.
Street tree planting along public roadways to provide shade, aesthetic value, and improved air quality.
Riparian tree planting in flood-prone zones to help with soil stabilization and water management.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tree planting?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Tree planting available?
The Tree planting program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Tree planting?
Tree planting is funded by Green Municipal Fund (GMF)