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Urban forestry plans and studies
Supports urban forestry planning and assessment to enable tree planting
Last Update: April 7, 2026
Funding available
$ 175,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 6, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Funding provides up to $175,000 to develop urban forestry plans or studies that strengthen the planning, management and stewardship of community trees and forests. Eligible activities include urban forest strategies or plans, tree planting strategies, urban forestry policies or guidelines, community engagement strategies, and urban forest assessments and analyses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 175,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 6, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
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
- Develop or update an urban forest strategy, management plan, operational plan, or asset management plan
- Create a tree planting strategy, framework, or tree planting master plan
- Develop urban forestry policies, bylaws, or technical guidelines/manuals/standards
- Create an urban forestry community engagement, education, partnership, or capacity-building strategy
- Conduct urban forest assessments and analyses (e.g., tree inventory, canopy/land cover analysis, planting site inventory, vulnerability assessment, planting prioritization study)
Documents Needed
- Evidence of municipal support (e.g., council resolution or letter of support)
- Municipal council resolution confirming municipal partnership (for non-municipal applicants)
- Articles of incorporation (for non-municipal applicants)
- Project team resumés (or documents listing qualifications)
- Letters from each confirmed source of funding
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian municipal governments
- Municipal corporations (when applying in partnership with municipal governments)
- Regional, provincial or territorial organizations delivering municipal services (when applying in partnership with municipal governments)
- Indigenous communities or organizations (including when applying in partnership with municipal governments)
- Not-for-profit organizations registered in Canada (when applying in partnership with municipal governments)
Who is not eligible
- For-profit organizations (not eligible as lead applicants)
- Academic institutions (not eligible as lead applicants)
Eligible expenses
- Application writing costs (up to $5,000) incurred up to 90 days before FCM receives the application
- Project administration costs directly linked to the project (e.g., permits/approvals, outside printing/photocopying, document translation)
- Public communication and engagement costs (e.g., website development, public surveys, media distribution)
- Professional and technical consultant/contractor fees
- Project staff remuneration for time worked in Canada (direct salaries and eligible benefits), plus project supplies/materials, shipping/courier, travel/accommodation (per Treasury Board rates), and non-rebatable taxes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Stakeholder engagement or research costs incurred before FCM receives the application (other than eligible application-writing costs up to 90 days prior)
- Office space, supplies, and general overhead costs
- Promotional items and general publicity/education advertising not required for the project
- Legal fees
- Hospitality costs (e.g., food/drinks outside cultural protocol, alcohol, entertainment, door prizes)
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- A GMF representative reviews the pre-application and determines eligibility (response expected within five business days of receipt).
- If eligible, the applicant is invited to submit a full application through FCM’s funding portal (eligibility does not guarantee approval).
- After full submission, a GMF project officer reviews the application for accuracy and completeness and works with the applicant to resolve questions.
- An external peer review and internal analysis are conducted, leading to a funding recommendation.
- FCM’s Board of Directors makes the final funding decision for plans and studies.
Additional information
- Applications are accepted and approved on a rolling basis until April 15, 2026, or until funding is fully subscribed.
- Municipalities can receive funding for only one Urban forestry plan or study.
- Free urban forestry coaching is available through GMF’s partnership with Tree Canada.
- Applicants must keep financial accounts and records for at least seven years (FCM may audit expenses).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Urban forestry plans and studies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Urban forestry plans and studies. 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 Urban forestry plans and studies?
Funding provides up to $175,000 to develop urban forestry plans or studies that strengthen the planning, management and stewardship of community trees and forests. Eligible activities include urban forest strategies or plans, tree planting strategies, urban forestry policies or guidelines, community engagement strategies, and urban forest assessments and analyses.
How much funding can be received?
Urban forestry plans and studies Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $175,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Urban forestry plans and studies program?
To be eligible for the Urban forestry plans and studies program, you must:
Led by an eligible municipality or eligible municipal partner
Plan/study focused on community trees and forests
Completed within two years
What expenses are eligible under Urban forestry plans and studies?
Develop or update an urban forest strategy, management plan, operational plan, or asset management plan
Create a tree planting strategy, framework, or tree planting master plan
Develop urban forestry policies, bylaws, or technical guidelines/manuals/standards
Create an urban forestry community engagement, education, partnership, or capacity-building strategy
Conduct urban forest assessments and analyses (e.g., tree inventory, canopy/land cover analysis, planting site inventory, vulnerability assessment, planting prioritization study)
Who can I contact for more information about the Urban forestry plans and studies?
You can contact Green Municipal Fund (GMF) by email at gmfinfo@fcm.ca or by phone at 1-877-417-0550.
Where is the Urban forestry plans and studies available?
The Urban forestry plans and studies program is available across Canada.
Is the Urban forestry plans and studies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Urban forestry plans and studies is a Grant and Funding