TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant is sponsored by TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. This grant supports a wide array of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. A small business involved in circular economy recycling education could potentially align with the environmental education focus.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant – Community Climate Funding News & Updates - Community Climate Funding TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant Export grant details to PDF Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Environmental Stewardship, Natural Asset Inventories and Management There are two intakes yearly.

A winter submission: deadline December 15, regional advisory board meeting in March, and applicant notification in April. A summer submission: deadline July 15, regional advisory board meeting in September, and applicant notification in October.

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Funding Organization Type Eligible Project Activities Capacity Building for the Community Project Implementation (e.g. Design / Procurement / Construction) The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs.

Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives. Community Garden projects need to contain a focus on at least one environmental issue in order to be eligible for funding. Environmental Education projects should contain a focus on local environmental issues and identify why it is important to educate the public.

For school projects, the project should focus on information that is appropriate to the target audience combined with a ‘hands-on’ educational component or workshop. If the project involves planting, gardens or any physical alterations to school grounds, the application must be submitted by the school.

Outdoor classroom and nature play projects should demonstrate a strong connection to environment and provide students with opportunities for environmental learning. If the project includes play elements, TD FEF will prioritize those that use natural materials in providing age-appropriate environmental learning opportunities to young children.

For tree planting and greening projects , there should be a focus on engaging the community as volunteers and on planting native species. Municipalities and Indigenous groups/communities. Application Limit per Community Professional Input Required Specific Eligibility Requirements Project must be publicly accessible/for public benefit.

No funding for capital or retrofit costs. Other Eligible Communities Registered Canadian charities with a Charitable Registration Number (CRN) Educational institutions (primary/secondary/post-secondary) Range of Funding Available per Project These grants are available for smaller community based, grassroots initiatives. Funding requests are needs based; however, the majority of TD FEF grants are between $2,000 and $8,000.

Equipment/Material Purchase Infrastructure and capital costs (sheds, solar panels, low flush toilets, water refill stations, etc.) Administrative, contingency funds, or operating expenses Shade structures (gazebos, pergolas, shade sail, built structures, etc.) Playground equipment (traditional plastic play structures) Ornamental landscaping or beautification Expenses related to advocacy activities (i.e., campaigns, protests, etc.) Projects occurring on private land with no public access Scholarships, grants or bursaries Mileage, accommodation, meal costs or other travel expenses Expenses incurred prior to the application date Projects taking place outside of Canada Pesticides for any purpose Expected Timeframe for Funding Decision We offer two intakes yearly.

A winter submission: deadline January 15, regional advisory board meeting in March, and applicant notification in April. A summer submission: deadline July 15, regional advisory board meeting in September, and applicant notification in October. All grant applications must be submitted online.

Applicants are eligible to submit one application, per project, per year. Whether an applicant is approved or declined, they must wait one full year before reapplying for the same project. Previously Funded Projects Please see our 2023 Year in Review for examples of previously funded projects.