Growing Canada's Community Canopies
馃嚚馃嚘 Canada 路 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Green Municipal Fund (funded by the Government of Canada; coaching by Tree Canada)
Funding for municipal tree planting, urban forestry plans and studies, and urban forestry staff grants of up to $150,000
A $291 million Green Municipal Fund initiative, funded by the Government of Canada and delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, that helps communities plant trees and manage urban forests through 2031. It offers tree planting funding, funding for urban forestry plans and studies, urban forestry staff grants, and coaching from Tree Canada urban forestry coaches. Residents benefit through their municipality's planting projects rather than applying themselves.
Who qualifies
Communities (local governments) of all sizes, including smaller, rural and remote communities. The urban forestry staff grant is for municipalities with a population of 150,000 or fewer.
How to apply
Not currently accepting applications. Sign up for FCM Connect to be notified when funding opens; staff grants are expected to be available as of winter 2027, with staff to be hired by March 31, 2028. Planning guides and templates are available on the page now.
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