Where good things grow.

The Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation is an independent registered charity that invests in equitable, inclusive, community-focused and environmentally sustainable programs to build a future where everyone can thrive.

We support organizations, non-profits and educational institutions in Canada and in the US dedicated to making significant long-term benefits to the communities where our employees live and work.

  • 400+

    organizations supported through the Good Things Come From Trees community giving program.

  • $2 million

    annual target in our North American communities for financial support, sponsorships, scholarships and product donations.

Our areas of giving.

We focus on the priorities of the communities to which Canfor is closely connected.

  • We empower future generations by providing scholarships for high school and post-secondary students who demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing careers in forestry and sustainability-related fields.

    We also support workforce enablement, safety education, forestry and sustainability programs.

  • We promote health and well-being in the communities where we live and work by funding initiatives and equipment to promote physical and mental health.

  • Our sustainability commitment drives our investment in environmental projects that protect and restore important wildlife habitats or ecologically sensitive landscapes, profile mass timber construction and support sustainability.

  • We invest in community initiatives promoting cultural awareness and resilience through grassroots projects, events, product donations for infrastructure and support for Indigenous communities and traditions. We empower future generations by funding sustainability programs and providing scholarships to students pursuing forestry-related careers.

Can we support your initiative?

Good things grow at Canfor. From scholarship programs for forestry students to in-kind timber donations, apply and request support for your initiative today.

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Frequently asked questions.

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  • Eligible applicants include groups, events and activities that have a direct connection to Canfor's operating communities and align with our four priority giving areas. Priority is given to registered charities with a Charity Registration Number (Canada) or EIN (US).

  • Ineligible requests include those from religious or sectarian organizations (unless they offer non-denominational community services), organizations that discriminate based on protected characteristics, individual educational sponsorships outside our established scholarships, enhancements to school property (unless post-disaster), travel expenses and individual participation in charity fundraising events.

  • After submitting your application, please allow at least six weeks for review. We are unable to accommodate requests on short notice. Only eligible applicants will be notified via email.

  • Yes, for event support, applications must be submitted at least three months in advance of the event date. For product donations, only requests for our existing lumber products will be considered and recipients are responsible for pick-up and transportation.

  • The Foundation offers up to four $1,000 scholarships per eligible high school to graduating students in Canfor’s operating communities. These scholarships support students pursuing careers in forestry, certified trades or business-related fields such as accounting, finance and human resources.

  • To apply for funding, Apply Now using our application form. Please note that donation requests are not accepted via email.

  • If you experience any problems with the application form, please contact us using our online form and select ‘Giving Back’ as the recipient.