Funding Opportunity – Greenbelt Foundation Fund
February 26, 2021
Maximum Request: $300,000 (Target Request: $75,000 – $150,000)
Statement of Interest due: March 3
Please note: If you are planning to submit a request greater than $150,000, please consult the Funding & Grants Coordinator as soon as possible to arrange a discussion of your project with Greenbelt staff.
TRCA is internally considering applications for two streams of the Greenbelt Foundation Fund.
Prosperous Greenbelt supports projects that generate economic activity and promote rural resilience and vibrant communities, including projects that enhance agricultural, natural, and cultural-based recreation and tourism in the Greenbelt and along its river valleys and those that engage the public to support the Greenbelt’s agricultural and natural systems, cultural heritage, and rural economy.
Prosperous Greenbelt priorities include:
- Increase visits to the Greenbelt to support pandemic recovery by facilitating COVID-safe visits to the Greenbelt.
- Enhance Greenbelt tourism partnerships and visitor experiences including nature trails such as the Oak Ridges Trail, agri-food and culinary destinations and multi-faceted adventures.
Resilient Greenbelt supports projects that invest in the Greenbelt’s already available natural solutions, including projects focused on monitoring, identifying restoration and enhancement priorities, integrating natural solutions in municipal or community-based programs, researching and mapping priorities to strengthen biodiversity, and more.
Resilient Greenbelt priorities include:
- Native tree, shrub and other vegetative plantings to increase natural cover.
- Maintaining and enhancing natural infrastructure and climate resilience and advancing municipal natural asset management.
If you are interested in applying for this grant, please submit a Statement of Interest through the Grant Centre no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3. There is a very tight window for this grant opportunity, so please avoid late submissions.
If you have any questions, please contact Max Smith (max.smith@trca.ca).