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Strengthening the relationship between students and nature

With the support of our sponsors, we’ve turned barren schoolyards into living outdoor classrooms, created arboretums for hands-on learning and helped reconnect students with the natural world.

Eligible projects receive up to $10,000 in funding to cover the cost of purchasing and planting trees and shrubs, site preparation, tree maintenance, planting materials and developing education materials.

Benefits of Trees on School Grounds

Enhanced learning experience

Improved outcomes in science, math and language arts.

Health benefits

Improved mental well-being and overall health.

Connection with nature

Strengthened relationship between students and nature.

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How It Works

After a project is selected to receive funding, Tree Canada is in touch to confirm details and pair you with a technical expert located nearby. This Forestry Specialists provide guidance, support and recommendations to help ensure the success of our projects.

All grant applicants are also invited to participate in a series of free webinars in April to guide them in selecting and preparing their planting site, choosing the appropriate species, and how to think about long-term care and maintenance.

Application Period

Grant applications are accepted from October to early December the year before project implementation. We inform applicants by the following March if their project has received a grant or not, and most projects are expected to be completed that same year.

Eligibility

Tree Canada supports greening projects wherever learning takes place, on educational institution properties such as elementary or primary schools, high schools, universities, colleges and training centers across Canada.

Amount

Up to $10,000 per project

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Applications

Applications for the Greening Canada’s School Grounds program is currently closed.

For further questions about the grant, please email the Greening Canada’s School Grounds Program Manager.

Did you know?

We’ve consolidated the most important information about this grant in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions page.

Read the FAQ

Hear from a Past Grant Recipient

“The Tree Canada grant program was beneficial not only because it provided us with much needed additional funding to supplement the Ecole Sir William Osler nature playground and outdoor classroom project, but also because of the expertise, detailed advice and support provided throughout all the stages of the project. Our school and neighbourhood communities are the ultimate beneficiaries – we are so grateful to have received the Tree Canada grant and look forward to the many years of beauty, shade and shelter the trees they have made possible to purchase will provide.”

– Lauren, Principal, École Sir William Osler, Winnipeg, Manitoba

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