Growing Canada’s Community Canopies
Helping communities plant the right type of trees in the right places
GMF’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative helps communities plant the right type of trees in the right places—bringing multiple benefits to communities.
Communities of all sizes and levels of urban forestry expertise can access tree planting support from GCCC’s funding, coaching, learning resources and training.
Funding for your community’s canopy growth
Tree planting funding
Funding for new tree planting projects in communities of all sizes, including smaller, rural and remote communities. This funding supports the accessible, ambitious, resilient and equitable expansion of community canopies.
Funding available: starting March 10, 2026. Sign up for FCM Connect Opens in a new tab. to be notified when the funding is available.
Urban forestry plans and studies funding
Funding for urban forestry plans and studies to increase community capacity to strategically manage community canopies.
Funding available: until April 15, 2026, or until the funding is fully subscribed.
