Open Menu TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Grant Founded by TD Bank Group in 1990, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) is a national charity that funds environmental projects across Canada. The information below will help you better understand our approach to grant making and our process. We recommend that you read this entire page prior to submitting an application. FEF Grant Overview Common Questions Eligibility criteria Organizations eligible to receive funding: Registered Canadian charities with a Charitable Registration Number (CRN) Educational institutions (primary/secondary/post-secondary) Municipalities Indigenous groups/communities Projects eligible to receive funding: The Foundation supports a wide range of environmental initiatives, with a primary focus on environmental education and green space programs. Eligible projects include schoolyard greening, park revitalization, community gardens, park programming and citizen science initiatives. For a full list, please see the Common Questions. Expenses that we do NOT fund Infrastructure and capital costs (sheds, solar panels, low flush toilets, water refill stations, etc.) Administrative, contingency funds, or operating expenses Shade structures (gazebos, pergolas, shade sail, built structures, etc.) Playground equipment (traditional play structures) Ornamental landscaping or beautification Conferences Land acquisition Expenses related to advocacy activities (i.e., campaigns, protests, etc.) Projects occurring on private land with no public access Scholarships, grants or bursaries Awards and prizes Mileage, accommodation, meal costs or other travel expenses Expenses incurred prior to the application date Venue rentals Projects taking place outside of Canada Research projects Pesticides for any purpose Submit your application for funding prior to the start of your project When planning your project, please keep in mind that TD FEF has set deadlines and response times throughout the year. To ensure timely review of your application, please refer to the following schedule: Winter submission Summer submission Submission deadline January 15 July 15 Regional advisory board meeting March September Applicants notified April October Apply online All grant applications must be submitted online. Once successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic acknowledgement. Applicants must attach a budget to their application form. Start application For over 30 years, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has worked to help protect the environment and green communities across Canada. By donating to TD FEF, you’re directly supporting projects that make a difference in your community. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation – BN/Registration Number: 133702845RR0001 Have a question about the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation? Email us Need to talk to us directly?Contact us Connect with TD Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Privacy & Security Legal Accessibility About Us We're Hiring Ad Choices & Personalization Site Index