Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enables Peel schools participating in the EcoSchools Canada* program by providing professional development workshops, student opportunities, and grants.
These opportunities support climate change mitigation and education.
Generous support for the Peel EcoSchools program is provided by Region of Peel.
*EcoSchools Canada is a registered charity that aims to nurture environmental leadership, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities. EcoSchools Canada administers the EcoSchools program.
Any school can access resources from EcoSchools Canada – just register here and find the action cards within the Library section.
If you are planning to certify as an EcoSchool, don’t forget to include any of these initiatives in your application to get points!
Peel EcoSchools Grant
Are you looking for a way to fund your school’s initiatives for an EcoSchools action? Does your initiative connect to climate change?
Apply for a grant of up to $500.00 (excluding HST) for a project, activity, or campaign that supports your school’s EcoSchools Canada certification.
Your school must certify with EcoSchools Canada in 2026 at a Bronze level or higher to be eligible for this grant.
ECOSCHOOLS GRANT INFORMATION SESSION
Interested applicants are invited to join an information session on Microsoft Teams to learn more about the grant.
Two session options are available on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Please select the time that works best for you:
| Session time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m | JOIN THE SESSION |
| Session time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | JOIN THE SESSION |
Apply for the Grant
Applications for the Peel EcoSchools Grant will open January 26, 2026.
Project Map
Peel EcoSchools has developed a new tool to highlight projects funded by the Peel EcoSchools Grant Program. Take a look around — we hope you will be inspired by what other EcoSchools are doing across Peel!
Select the image below to open the project map in a new tab.
Best viewed on a desktop browser.
Resources
VIDEOS
LEARNING OUTDOORS – TIPS AND TRICKS: Learn tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for engaging your students in outdoor learning. Presented by educators from Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board Field Centre staff.
USEFUL LINKS:
DOWNLOADABLE PDFs
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Digging It A guide to greening your school grounds, with tips, tricks and techniques to make your space bio-diverse and beautiful! |
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Teach Outside Kit – Activity Ideas Activities to help guide students in exploration and connections to the outdoors. |
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