- Grants support the boosting of local tree canopies across Perth and Peel
- 284 projects supported by Let’s Grow Grants
- Part of the Cook Labor Government’s commitment to 30 per cent tree canopy by 2040
A total of 284 urban greening projects have received a share of $5.1 million in grant funding as part of the Cook Labor Government’s $10 million Let’s Grow Grants program.
This program is supporting schools and community organisations to boost urban tree canopy, increasing shade and cooling neighbourhoods, with a total of 225 approved projects submitted by schools.
Eighty-five percent of approved grants are supporting projects in suburbs with 20 per cent tree canopy cover or less, ensuring funding is being directed to areas that stand to benefit the most from increased shade.
Projects funded include shade and fruit trees at Thornlie’s Orange Grove Primary School, greening of the school boundary at Hillarys Primary School, and Foundation Housing’s Charity Community Housing Complex Greening Project.
The Let’s Grow Grants program provides $10 million over four years to support projects that increase tree canopy and greening in urban areas, helping to reduce heat, improve liveability, and support biodiversity.
The program is a key initiative under the Let’s Grow Action Plan 2026-2030, supporting delivery of the Cook Labor Government’s Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy.
For more information about the grants, go to Let’s Grow Grants
Comments attributed to Planning and Lands Minister John Carey:
“It’s fantastic to see so many schools, community groups, and local organisations supported by these grants to play a part in greening our neighbourhoods.
“We want to see greener communities with a well-established tree canopy because they are cooler, more liveable, and provide a habitat for local wildlife.
“These grants are empowering students and community groups to help us meet our ambitious targets for increasing canopy.”
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
“These projects are delivering real environmental benefits, from cooler streets and more shade to better habitat for native wildlife.
“Every new tree helps make our communities greener, healthier, and more resilient.
“It’s fantastic to see schools and community groups taking the lead and helping create a greener future for Perth and Peel.”
