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Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting
Funding for community tree planting projects
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
The Tree Planting funding under Growing Canada’s Community Canopies supports projects that plant and manage trees across communities in Canada. It provides up to $10 million in cumulative funding per municipality, with up to $1 million for infrastructure activity costs, for new planting projects and related planning and maintenance.
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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
- Closing date : June 30, 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 projects.
- Forest restoration and reforestation projects.
- Localized tree planting projects in and around population centres.
- Projects that expand tree canopies in communities.
Documents Needed
- Pre-application form
- Full application form
- Project workbook
- Required supporting documents
- Project team resumes or professional bios
- Letters of support from landowners, if applicable
- Municipal council resolution or evidence of municipal support
- Letters from confirmed funding sources, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Municipal corporations and regional organizations delivering municipal services
- Indigenous organizations and Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations registered in Canada
- For-profit organizations or private-sector entities registered in Canada
Who is not eligible
- Federal government entities and their organizations
- Provincial and territorial government entities and their corporations
- Projects where tree planting is legally required
- Projects on federally owned land
Eligible expenses
- Tree stock, shrubs, soil, mulch, and planting materials.
- Site preparation and planting-related labour or services.
- Permits, approvals, and project-specific administrative costs.
- Planting and maintenance equipment and vehicle purchases, within program limits.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects where tree planting is legally required.
- Projects involving invasive species.
- Projects on federally owned land.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Projects must be located within a Canadian municipality’s jurisdiction
- Quebec municipalities must follow the MAMH approval process for pre-applications
Processing and Agreement
- Pre-applications are reviewed first to confirm eligibility to proceed.
- A GMF project officer reviews the full application for accuracy and completeness.
- External peer review and internal analysis inform the funding recommendation.
- FCM’s Board of Directors makes the final funding decision.
- Approved projects proceed under a funding agreement and reporting requirements.
Additional information
- A 10% hold-back applies until the maintenance and monitoring report is submitted.
- Urban forestry coaching is available through Tree Canada.
- A client profile must be created in FCM’s funding portal to submit the application.
- Some projects may be audited after completion.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting Program
What is the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting?
The Tree Planting funding under Growing Canada’s Community Canopies supports projects that plant and manage trees across communities in Canada. It provides up to $10 million in cumulative funding per municipality, with up to $1 million for infrastructure activity costs, for new planting projects and related planning and maintenance.
How much funding can be received?
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting program?
To be eligible for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting program, you must:
Tree planting project with municipal involvement
New and incremental project
Permanent planting and maintenance plan
What expenses are eligible under Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting?
Community-wide urban tree planting projects.
Forest restoration and reforestation projects.
Localized tree planting projects in and around population centres.
Projects that expand tree canopies in communities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - 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 Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting available?
The Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting program is available across Canada.
Is the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Growing Canada’s Community Canopies - Tree planting is a Grant and Funding