Workshop: How to complete an Urban forestry plans and studies funding application

Urban forestry plans and studies bring multiple benefits to your community through increased access to new and improved green spaces, better air quality, enhanced public health and increased safety and security. Through GMF’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative, communities can access up to $175,000 in funding to manage and protect their urban forests with a strong plan or study. Whether you’re updating a tree planting strategy, developing a new urban forestry policy, or analyzing canopy cover, this session will provide the practical information, tips and best practices you need to submit a high-quality application.

We’ll guide you through the application process with key steps and requirements. The 90-minute workshop will include presentations, document walkthroughs and opportunities for your questions to be answered.  

By attending this workshop, you will:

• Understand the Urban forestry plans & studies funding requirements — who can apply, what projects qualify and key conditions.  
• Identify the information and level of detail needed in each application section.
• Recognize common pitfalls and apply best practices.
• Learn to assess the eligible and ineligible costs and budget items.

This workshop is best suited to those actively preparing an application for Urban forestry plans and studies funding.  

Join us on Tuesday December 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

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This workshop was created in partnership by Tree Canada and FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, which is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Government of Canada.