The Green Cities Foundation is a private foundation with a mission to connect plants and people for a greener, healthier urban climate. Established by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) in 2018, the Foundation has a vision to protect, nurture and grow urban green spaces for the health and well-being of all. 

Protect: We commit to protect our green spaces and the plants within them.
Nurture: We commit to care for and support green spaces for the benefit of all.
Grow: We commit to expanding green spaces, and people’s participation in them, across Canada.

What is #GreenMyCity? - It’s a collaboration between donors, volunteers and the Foundation to design and build urban green spaces.
Where & When? - We are taking on new projects all the time for the #GreenMyCity program. Apply today and your community could be next!
Why? - To reduce the effects of climate change. To help people breathe. To improve the quality of life in Canadian cities.

The #GreenMyCity program supports the restoration and build of public urban green spaces, serving different populations and in different environments across Canada. These spaces include parks, community gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, open public spaces and more. Together we can #GreenMyCity, one green space at a time! 

The #GreenMyCity program will fund up to 50% matching funds through cash and/or in kind material/labour donations to support urban green space renovation projects in your neighbourhood. Each project will be evaluated on its own merit and based on its ability to fulfill our mission.

Did you know? -  Greenery is a critically important part of the restoration and build of urban public green spaces, as it provides green infrastructure helping make communities more resilient and healthier by:

•      Slowing down climate change through storing away carbon
•      Managing stormwater areas to prevent flooding
•      Providing local wildlife with habitat essential to their survival
•      Increasing individual mental and physical well-being

The Green Cities Foundation wants to work together with you and your community to Green Your City! With this grant opportunity we encourage you to submit your project application today!

We are now accepting applications for 2025 projects!

Please note there is a 90 day application process.

Grant recipients obligations:

The #GreenMyCity program and grant opportunity will fund up to 50% (cash and/or in-kind labour/material donations) of green space improvements within your project. Each project will be evaluated on its own merit and based on its ability to fulfill our mission.

A celebratory activity/event and photos/videos are expectations for the grant recipients: this activity/event may be incorporated into a regularly planned event or a “stand alone” activity/event: guidelines and suggestions will be provided by Green Cities Foundation.

Social media posts using the #GreenMyCity program and tagging @gcfoundation are expected to help promote the project. 

Applications will be reviewed and awarded based on its ability to fulfill our mission, and on a first come, first served basis.

Each recipient of a grant will receive a Green Cities Foundation digital sign to print and install to recognize their project’s grant.

1. To use the funds only for the designated purpose as described in the grant application and subsequent grant notification letter and not for any other purpose without Green Cities Foundations prior written approval.

2. To notify Green Cities Foundations immediately of any change in (a) Organization’s legal or tax status, (b) Organization’s executive or key staff responsible for achieving the grant purposes, (c) Organization’s ability to expend the grant for the intended purpose, and (d) any expenditure from this grant for any purpose other than those for which the grant was intended.

3. To not expend any grant funds for any political or lobbying activity or for any purpose other than the one specified in this application.

4. To allow Green Cities Foundation to review and approve the content of any proposed publicity concerning this grant prior to its release and to recognize Green Cities Foundation in all publicity materials related to the funded project or program, as specified in the grant notification letter.

5. To allow Green Cities Foundation to include information about this grant in Green Cities Foundations e-newsletter, annual reports, news releases, social media postings, and website.  This includes the amount and purpose of the grant, any photographs you have provided, your logo or trademark, and other information and materials about your organization and its activities.

6. To submit a written report summarizing the project promptly following the end of the period during which you are to use all grant funds and to submit any interim reports that Green Cities Foundation may require.  Your reports should describe your progress in achieving the purposes of the grant and include a detailed accounting of the use and expenditure of grant funds. 

Green Cities Foundation reserves the right to discontinue, modify or withhold any payments under this grant award or to require a total or partial refund of any grant funds if, in Green Cities Foundations sole discretion, such action is necessary: (a) because you have not fully complied with the terms and conditions of this grant; (b) to protect the purpose and objectives of the grant or any other charitable activities of Green Cities Foundation; or (c) to comply with the requirements of any law or regulation applicable to you, Green Cities Foundation, or this grant.