Deadline: 17-Dec-21
The Arbor Day Foundation has announced TD Green Space Grants Program to support green infrastructure development, tree planting, forestry stewardship, and community green space expansion as a way to advance environmental and economic benefits toward a low-carbon economy.
The 2022 theme for the program is, “TD Green Space: Supporting communities delivering environmentally equitable solutions.” TD Bank Group is supporting this program through its corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, which aspires to help create a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.
This is a reimbursement grant — funds will be provided upon completion of your project and a final report. No more than 50% of the proposed funding may be used to purchase new trees.
For communities applying within the U.S., preference will be given to currently recognized Tree City USA communities or those interested in becoming a Tree City USA community over the next calendar year.
Funding Information
- Through the program, municipalities in the United States and Canada are eligible to receive $20,000 (USD) – $25,000 (CAD) grants in support of local forestry projects in areas of great need within a community.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a TD Green Space Grant, your municipality must meet the following criteria:
- Projects must take place within TD’s footprint in the United States or Canada.
- Preference will be given to projects in areas that primarily serve low- to moderate-income residents or take place in equity-seeking communities.
- Primary applicant must have a vested interest in the success of the project and local connection to the community. Preference will be given to applicants based in the community where the project is taking place.
- Special consideration will be given to those projects that address the current year’s program theme, “TD Green Space: Supporting communities delivering environmentally equitable solutions.”
- Primary applicants are strongly encouraged to apply in partnership with community partners such as the municipality, nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, etc.
Note: If the primary applicant is not the municipality, a letter of participation must come from the municipality stating their approval of the project and your ownership of its execution and long-term investment in the community.
- For U.S. Applicants Only:
- Preference will be given to currently recognized Tree City USA communities or those interested in becoming a Tree City USA community over the next calendar year.
For more information, visit https://www.arborday.org/programs/TDGreenSpaceGrants/