Deadline: 28-Feb-25
The Scotts Canada is accepting applications for the Gro for Good Grant Program to support the communities in Bloom theme of Edible Gardens.
Important Factors
- Scotts Canada evaluates a number of critical factors based on the information provided in the application form, including, but not limited to:
- The project’s positive influence and impact on a community;
- The project’s alignment with the mission of Scotts Canada and its GroMoreGood philanthropic program, including involvement of area youth (up to 24 years), health and wellness benefits, and environmental enhancement for the benefit of the community;
- The organization’s commitment to the maintenance and sustainability of the project, including its plans for growth, community involvement and additional funding opportunities;
- The organization’s commitment to creating or maintaining gardens that serve a beneficial purpose such as:
- Promoting good health through healthy eating and/or gardening activities;
- Addressing community food security;
- Pollinator-friendly habitats;
- Educating or addressing underserved youth (up to 24 years); or
- Therapeutic horticulture.
- The organization’s willingness to share progress and success stories with Scotts Canada, Communities in Bloom, Plant, Grow, Share a Row and Nutrients for Life.
- The organization’s ability to participate in social media.
Funding Information
- Gro for Good grants are valued at $2,500 CAD and will be awarded to selected projects across Canada based on community impact, youth involvement and sustainability.
Timeline
- Projects need to be substantially completed in the year the grant is awarded. In the case of a community garden, all construction and preparation for planting needs to be completed. It is not essential to have a harvest in the year the grant is awarded but it is encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
- Scotts Canada will award 5 Gro for Good Grants throughout Canada.
- Non-Profit organizations (including municipalities and schools) may also apply.
- Only projects led by Non-Profit or CRA registered charities may apply.
- The organization which has received a GRO1000 or a Gro for Good grant previously, can apply for this grant.
Conditions
- Scotts Canada does have terms and conditions under which a grant will be awarded. These conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring funds are used to directly establish a garden / green space or its expansion;
- Expending funds in the year they are awarded;
- Committing to the garden / green space being functional within the year the grant is awarded;
- Not expending funds for any political or lobbying activity;
- Returning unexpended funds that are not used for the purposes of the project.
For more information, visit Scotts Canada.