Urban greening grant programs support local councils across Greater Sydney to enhance urban tree canopy and green cover in our local parks, streets and neighbourhoods. More trees mean more shade, cooler suburbs and attractive places to live and work for our communities.
Each project contributes to our objective of achieving 40% urban tree canopy cover across Greater Sydney by 2036.
Since 2019, the grant program has funded the delivery of 131 tree planting and demonstrations projects across four grant rounds. These projects will result in over 107,000 new trees planted in areas where they are most needed, creating greener, shadier and more attractive suburbs across Sydney.
Program objectives
Enhance Greater Sydney’s urban tree canopy and green cover, particularly in areas with low canopy cover, have higher exposure to urban heat island effect and are more vulnerable to the adverse impacts of urban heat.
Help prepare for climate extremes and mitigate the urban heat island effect through tree planting and other green cover initiatives to cool urban areas and provide shade.
Promote partnership projects between local and state governments, organisations, industry, the private sector and the community.
Support projects that demonstrate a commitment to canopy expansion, including improved outcomes for health, resilience and climate adaptation.
Grant rounds
More information
The grant program is being administered by Local Government NSW on behalf of the department. For enquiries or more information, email [email protected]