TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant

Overview of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant program:

The program provides financial support to non-profit and public organizations that are actively working to preserve, protect, and enhance the natural environment through education, restoration, and engagement. TD FEF’s grants focus on environmental education initiatives and green space programs, empowering communities to improve local ecosystems, foster awareness of environmental issues, and encourage sustainable practices. Eligible projects may include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, citizen science projects, and park-based educational programming. The Foundation operates through regional advisory boards that assess applications twice per year — in winter and summer — ensuring a fair, community-informed selection process. Funding decisions are guided by TD’s environmental commitment and long-standing goal of building greener, more sustainable Canadian communities. TD FEF emphasizes projects that engage local citizens, enhance public spaces, and deliver measurable environmental outcomes. The Foundation does not fund infrastructure-heavy or administrative expenses, focusing instead on direct, grassroots environmental impact.

Benefits of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant program:

• Provides financial assistance to environmental initiatives across Canada.
• Encourages community participation and education in environmental conservation.
• Funds projects that create accessible, sustainable green spaces.
• Supports school-based environmental education, including schoolyard greening.
• Promotes citizen science, environmental awareness, and public stewardship.
• Operates through regional advisory boards for localized impact.
• Helps organizations strengthen environmental leadership and public engagement at the community level.
• Encourages environmentally responsible behavior through grassroots initiatives rather than infrastructure spending.

Eligibility criteria of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant program:

• Eligible Applicants:
• Registered Canadian charities with a valid Charitable Registration Number (CRN).
• Educational institutions (primary, secondary, or post-secondary).
• Municipalities across Canada.
• Indigenous groups and communities.
• Eligible Projects:
• Environmental education programs.
• Green space initiatives such as:
• Schoolyard greening
• Park revitalization
• Community gardens
• Citizen science programs
• Park or nature programming for public engagement
• Ineligible Applicants/Projects:
• For-profit organizations.
• Projects on private land with no public access.
• Infrastructure or capital projects (e.g., sheds, solar panels, playgrounds, shade structures).
• Operating, administrative, or travel expenses.
• Beautification-only landscaping or ornamental gardens.
• Advocacy or campaign-related activities.
• Research projects, scholarships, or awards.
• Projects taking place outside Canada or already underway.