Edible Tree Program

[Linda Chan]

Edible Trees Program

The purpose of the Edible Trees program is to offer funding of up to $4,000 and other resources for community-based projects that provide residents with access to fresh fruit and nut trees while making a positive difference to the Canadian environment including:

P  Provide shade

P  Absorb and deflect solar radiation

P  Improve air quality

P  Absorb and filter water

P  Create habitat for wildlife

Funding is available, but not limited to, community gardening groups, community housing projects, schools, parks and arboretums. 

 

Important Dates

All applications must be received by February 28, 2012.

Final Reports and projects must be completed by September 30, 2012.

 

Note: The number of projects will be based on available funding. In 2012 it is projected that approximately 15 projects will be funded.  For more information visit: http://www.treecanada.ca/site/?page=Edible%20Trees&lang=en

[Stewart Boutilier]

This looks like a great funding source, but I don't think we are together enough to take advantage of it on such short notice, especially since we have no official permission or support yet for planting on public land. I think we should try for next season and get all our ducks in a row for a compelling application, than rush one in now that may fall short, be turned down, and colour any future application. We have to  get that crucial support for some city or institutional land use... Thanks for finding this Linda!