
Gardens for Good
At a glance
- Maximum amount : 6,500 $
- Minimum amount : 6,500 $
- Closing date : June 24, 2025
- All industries
- Canada
- Non-profit
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
- Environment
- All the groups
- 100% donations / grants
- Provincial
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.
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.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
- Applicants must operate within designated urban areas that support community gardening projects.
Selection criteria
- Management of gardens using organic practices without synthetic chemicals or GMO seeds.
- Potential impact on the community and food security.
- Feasibility and sustainability of the project plan.
- Alignment with program goals promoting food sovereignty and organic agriculture.
How to apply
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