The Arbor Day Foundation is seeking applications for its TD Green Space Grants that support green infrastructure development, tree planting, forestry stewardship, and community green space expansion as a way to advance environmental and economic benefits toward a low-carbon economy.

The 2021 theme for the program is, “Building Resilience: Green infrastructure solutions for communities disproportionally impacted by Covid-19.” TD Bank Group is supporting this program through its corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, which aspires to help create a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

Funding Information

• Through the program, municipalities in the United States and Canada are eligible to receive $20,000 (USD) – $25,000 (CAD) grants in support of local forestry projects in areas of great need within a community.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a TD Green Space Grant, your municipality must meet the following criteria:

• Projects must take place within TD’s footprint in the United States or Canada. Preference will be given to projects in areas that primarily serve low- to moderate-income residents or take place in equity-seeking communities.
• Primary applicant must have a vested interest in the success of the project and local connection to the community. Preference will be given to applicants based in the community where the project is taking place.
• Special consideration will be given to those projects that address the current year's program theme.
• Primary applicants are strongly encouraged to apply in partnership with community partners such as the municipality, nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, etc.
• Note: If the primary applicant is not the municipality, a letter of participation must come from the municipality stating their approval of the project and your ownership of its execution and long-term investment in the community.
• For U.S. Applicants Only:
  • Preference will be given to currently recognized Tree City USA communities or those interested in becoming a Tree City USA community over the next calendar year.
  • To identify the LMI status of your project, visit the FFIEC Geocoding/Mapping System.

Requirements

As the primary applicant, applicant must:

• Have a vested interest in the success of the project and local connection to the community.
• Preference will be given to applicants based in the community where the project is taking place.
• NOTE: If the primary applicant is not the municipality, a letter of participation must come from the municipality stating their approval of the project and your ownership of its execution and long-term investment in the community.

For more information, visit TD Green Space Grants.