Deadline: 19-Aug-22
The City of Toronto is seeking applications for its Community Planting and Stewardship Grant to support initiatives that will increase canopy cover in Toronto through tree planting and stewardship on private land.
Funding Information
- You may apply for a grant from $5,000 to $100,000.
- Grants must be matched 50-50 ($1 for every $1 received) in cash and/or in-kind contributions.
- For funding requests of over $50,000, you must contact Urban Forestry to discuss the project and eligibility beforehand.
- Duration: Grant funding is available for projects of up to 12 months in duration (to take place between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023).
Types of Projects Funded
- All projects need to be focused on increasing canopy cover by:
- Planting non-invasive trees and shrubs on private land
- Maintaining and caring for existing trees on private land
- Educating and engaging the community in the planting, care and maintenance of trees on private land
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an incorporated not-for-profit corporation without share capital or a charitable organization or foundation registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency to be eligible to apply.
- Only direct costs to run or deliver a project that are reasonable and necessary are eligible for funding.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following applicants, costs and/or projects are not eligible for funding:
- Grant-making or third-party fundraising organizations
- Individuals or for-profit businesses or ventures
- Political or lobby groups
- Landlord/tenant and condominium corporations
- Any group that is currently in litigation with the City of Toronto
- Previously funded groups who have failed to meet the terms and conditions of a past grant or who have any outstanding requirements may be ineligible
- Previously funded groups who have received over $1 million in funding from the City of Toronto for related activities
- Groups that are eligible for funding under the Greening Partnership Grant
For more information, visit https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/partnerships-sponsorships-donations/partner-2/parks-environment/urban-forestry-grants-and-incentives/