Deadline: 12-Dec-22
Tree Canada is excited to announce its Edible Trees Grant Program to reconnects people back to their local food sources and builds community.
Helping Canadians access healthy food
- Studies suggest that approximately 1 in 12 Canadians have experienced food insecurity, or in other words, the lack of reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Food insecurity is often reported alongside poor physical and mental health, and multiple chronic conditions.
- By planting edible trees and shrubs, those that produce fruits, nuts, seeds, berries and pods that are safe for human consumption, they can help reconnect people to local food sources and strengthen community.
- Nitrogen-fixing plants and edibles suited to wildlife may also be purchased in this program.
Funding Information
- Funding up to $3,500 is available to eligible projects to cover the cost of purchasing and planting edible trees and shrubs, preparing the site, maintaining the trees, and developing community education materials
- From community gardens in Victoria, BC to foraging walls in Charlottetown, PEI, Tree Canada is committed to providing the support and resources needed for planting edible trees and shrubs in communities across Canada.
How they Offer Support
- Each year, grant recipients are invited to participate in a series of bilingual webinars to guide them in selecting appropriate tree species for their site and needs as well as maintenance tips. Each project is also assigned to an expert Tree Canada community adviser, who is available to provide guidance on the project.
Eligibility Criteria
- They support community-based projects throughout Canada, such as those with educational institutions, First Nations communities, municipalities, community groups or gardens, food banks and community housing.
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For more information, visit https://treecanada.ca/greening-communities/community-tree-grants/edible-trees/