Nature's Path: Gardens for Good Grant

Nature's Path's Gardens for Good program empowers communities by funding organic gardens that address food insecurity. Since 2010, it has donated $930,000 CAD to support 120 gardens. In 2023, grants of $6,500 each will be awarded to 20 gardens across the U.S. and Canada. Eligible applicants must be registered non-profits with urban organic agriculture projects that serve low-income communities, promoting sustainable practices and inclusivity.

At Nature’s Path, we believe in the power of organic community gardens to alleviate food insecurity and create a positive social impact on the communities in which they operate. Since 2010, our Gardens for Good program has donated $930,000 CAD to 120 organic community gardens, supporting the organic movement and investing in a flourishing future. This year, 10 organic community gardens in the United States and 10 organic community gardens in Canada will be awarded grants of $6500 each.

Eligibility

Registered non-profit organization in the United States (excluding Arizona) or Canada (excluding Quebec) in good standing in its state or jurisdiction of incorporation.Have or will have an urban organic agriculture feeding project or program providing food to serve low-income communities, soup kitchens, food banks, emergency pantries, school feeding programs, shelters or similar types. Must have permission or access to use the land.Must be managed organically without the use of toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO (genetically modified) &/or treated seeds. Learn more about organic practices here.Gardens founded by and serving underserved or underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. (If you would like to declare this, please use the optional checkbox in the Gardens for Good application form). For the first time ever, previous winners from 2019 and earlier can re-apply for a Gardens for Good grant.