Native plants and pollinator habitat · Ontario

Credit Valley Conservation Landowner Action Fund

Run by Credit Valley Conservation

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Tree and shrub planting 50-100% of costs; native grassland restoration 50-100% up to $15,000 ($2,000 per acre); pollinator gardens 50-100% up to $1,500; sustainable gardening (native plants) 50% up to $200; habitat structures 50% up to $1,000; invasive plant management up to $8,000; wetland restoration up to $10,000
Maximum
$15,000 per household
Who qualifies
Rural homeowners, businesses and other landowners with property in the Credit River Watershed.
Where
Rural landowners in the Credit River Watershed.
Status
Open
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Get a grant toward planting trees and shrubs, restoring meadows or wetlands, removing invasive plants, adding wildlife structures or a pollinator garden on your rural property.

Requirements

  • Free site visit with a CVC stewardship coordinator
  • A landowner action plan or environmental farm plan is required
  • Detailed budget with quotes from service providers
  • Grant rates set project by project based on environmental merit; pay up front and claim reimbursement
  • Complete within one year of approval

The plan or design it asks for

A landowner action plan (or environmental farm plan) plus a detailed project budget with quotes.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Credit Valley Conservation's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free site visit or property assessment
  2. 2Complete a landowner action plan
  3. 3Submit the application with budget and quotes; review takes up to 60 days
  4. 4Complete the project and submit receipts for a grant cheque

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Credit Valley Conservation Landowner Action Fund,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/cvc-landowner-action-fund

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