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Gardens for Good

Supports urban organic food projects for low-income communities
Nature's Path Foods
Last Update: May 1, 2026
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Funding available
$ 6,500
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 24, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Gardens for Good initiative provides financial support to organizations dedicated to developing organic urban gardens that serve vulnerable communities. This program focuses on promoting food sovereignty, organic farming, and sustainable community development with grants that typically do not exceed $6,500. Eligible projects include establishing new gardens or enhancing existing ones to benefit low-income populations, food banks, shelters, and schools.

The goal of this grant is to empower non-profit organizations to implement community-based food projects rooted in organic practices. Recipients are expected to demonstrate their ability to manage gardens organically, educate local populations about sustainable agriculture, and foster social cohesion through food access initiatives. The program underscores the importance of environmental responsibility, community health, and food security, making it a vital resource for organizations committed to these values.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Reduce environmental footprint
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 6,500 $
  • Minimum amount : 6,500 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : June 24, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Environment
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Establishment or enhancement of urban organic gardens in community settings.
  • Distribution of food produced through community gardens to low-income populations.
  • Educational activities related to organic farming and food sovereignty.
  • Community engagement initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations focused on community development and food security.
  • Organizations operating in urban settings with land access rights.
  • Community groups aiming to promote organic farming and environmental sustainability.

Who is not eligible

  • For-profit businesses not engaged in community or food programs.
  • Organizations without land access or permission to use land for gardening.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Applicants must operate within designated urban areas that support community gardening projects.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Gardens for Good Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Gardens for Good. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Gardens for Good?

The Gardens for Good initiative provides financial support to organizations dedicated to developing organic urban gardens that serve vulnerable communities. This program focuses on promoting food sovereignty, organic farming, and sustainable community development with grants that typically do not exceed $6,500. Eligible projects include establishing new gardens or enhancing existing ones to benefit low-income populations, food banks, shelters, and schools. The goal of this grant is to empower non-profit organizations to implement community-based food projects rooted in organic practices. Recipients are expected to demonstrate their ability to manage gardens organically, educate local populations about sustainable agriculture, and foster social cohesion through food access initiatives. The program underscores the importance of environmental responsibility, community health, and food security, making it a vital resource for organizations committed to these values.

How much funding can be received?

Gardens for Good Funds up to $6,500 of admissible expenses.

What expenses are eligible under Gardens for Good?

Establishment or enhancement of urban organic gardens in community settings. Distribution of food produced through community gardens to low-income populations. Educational activities related to organic farming and food sovereignty. Community engagement initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture.

Where is the Gardens for Good available?

The Gardens for Good program is available across Canada.

Who are the financial supporters of the Gardens for Good?

Gardens for Good is funded by Nature's Path Foods