TD Park People Grants: Connecting Communities Through Green Spaces in Canada

Deadline: 23-Feb-2026

The TD Park People Grants support community-led events in publicly accessible green spaces across Canada, with a focus on environmental education, sustainability, and community engagement. Grants of up to $2,000 are available to help equity-deserving groups organize events that strengthen connections between people and their local parks, schoolyards, and public green areas. Priority is given to initiatives that foster long-term stewardship, inclusivity, and meaningful participation in urban parks.

Purpose and Objectives

The program is designed to:

• Encourage community engagement in green spaces

• Promote environmental education, sustainability, and stewardship

• Support equity-deserving groups to improve access and participation

• Foster lasting connections between people and parks, schoolyards, and publicly accessible green spaces

• Encourage inclusive events that build capacity for ongoing care and protection of local parks

Funding Details

• Grant amount: Up to $2,000 per group per year

• Number of events supported: Up to two events per group annually

• Eligible locations: Publicly accessible green spaces in 21 urban areas across Canada

• Event format: Can be in-person or virtual

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant type: Community groups actively working in publicly accessible green spaces

• Equity priority: Groups led by or primarily serving equity-deserving communities

• Equity-deserving communities include:

  • Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities

  • People with disabilities

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

  • Newcomers

  • Women and non-binary individuals

  • Individuals from low-income backgrounds

• Geographic coverage: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador

Application Considerations

• Events should foster long-term care, responsibility, and stewardship of green spaces

• Activities may include workshops, guided walks, educational programs, and culturally relevant activities such as Indigenous plant medicine sessions

• Applicants should demonstrate community engagement and inclusivity, particularly for equity-deserving groups

Conclusion

The TD Park People Grants offer a meaningful opportunity for Canadian community groups to engage residents in green spaces, strengthen connections to local parks, and promote sustainable environmental stewardship. By prioritizing equity-deserving communities, the program ensures that underserved populations can participate fully in the benefits of urban green spaces, while fostering inclusive, educational, and socially connected park experiences. This grant empowers local leaders to transform ideas into actionable projects that enrich their communities and enhance the care of public green spaces.

For more information, visit Park People.