The Green Cities Foundation wants to work with you to Green Your City! We can provide matching grants and/or material and labour donations to support green space renovation projects in your neighbourhood.
Our grant program supports the restoration and building of green spaces, such as parks, community gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, and public open spaces that serve different populations and environments. Urban green spaces are a proven, cost-effective solution to develop greener, healthier, and more resilient cities. Vibrant communities are rooted in plants that promote health benefits for all city dwellers and help mitigate the effects of a changing climate, keeping cities livable and safe.
Grant Amount: Funding is project-based and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to available funds. Early applications are encouraged. The grant provides up to 50% matching funds through cash, in-kind material, and/or labour donations to support selected projects. Each project will be evaluated based on its alignment with our mission and the benefits it brings to the local community.
Eligibility:
- This grant is for green space projects located in Canada.
- Your project is located in a publicly accessible space.
- The project can be completed in 2026 or 2027.
- You have secured matching funds to support the project.
- GCF funding is restricted to softscape elements only (e.g., plants, soil, trees, gardens). Costs related to hard infrastructure and labour are ineligible. Applicants must also have the financial capacity to cover project costs upfront, as funding is provided by reimbursement upon submission and approval of the final report.
