About LACF

LACF is a national charitable organization established in 1988 by members of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA). 

LACF believes in the power of landscapes to transform our common future. We invests in research, communication and scholarship that advances our collective capacity to shape resilient, equitable and meaningful landscapes for all.

LACF in Numbers

  • $3.3 million in donations received since 1989
  • $1.14 million in paid in grants and scholarships since 1989
  • $2.6 million currently in our fund (2025)
  • 2 research grants programs
  • 1-50k urban design fellowship program
  • 4 national scholarship programs
  • 23 regional scholarship programs
  • 1 landscape architecture profession growing with LACF's support
  • countless proud donors

Research

LACF offers research grants to students and professionals, and a research fellowship, all ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

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Scholarships

LACF manages 27 national and regional scholarship programs awarding students scholarship amounts ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. 

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