Our Purpose | Gro for Good

The Gro for Good Grant Program, an initiative by Scotts Canada and it's partners, supports community gardens and green spaces across Canada. By providing financial assistance and resources, the program aims to enhance local environments, promote healthy living, and foster community engagement. Since its inception, Gro for Good has empowered numerous communities to cultivate sustainable gardens, contributing to urban beautification and food security.

Grant Application

The application window for the 2025 Gro for Good grant program is now closed.

Our commitment

We are committed to supporting green space solutions that improve communities throughout Canada and help our youth and communities enjoy the benefits of gardening; benefits, such as, encouraging healthy eating habits while learning how to grow your own food and the health benefits that come from being outdoors and interacting with nature and other members of the community.

Each year, Scotts Canada awards grants to deserving communities, schools and non-profit civic organizations seeking to develop sustainable gardens and green spaces.

How does the program work?

Application Period:

Applications open in January each year. Interested organizations must complete and submit their applications by February 28. Only the first 200 applications are considered, so early submission is encouraged.

Eligibility Check:

The program is open to non-profit organizations, municipalities, and schools across Canada. Projects should focus on health, wellness, edible gardening, and environmental enhancement, with an emphasis on community impact and youth involvement.

Review Process:

Submitted applications are reviewed based on criteria like sustainability, community engagement, and positive environmental impact. Five projects that best meet these criteria are selected.

Grant Award Notification:

Winners are notified in the spring, typically around April. Successful applicants receive a $2,500 CAD grant to support their project.

Fund Distribution:

Grants are distributed by late May or early June, giving recipients the resources to start their projects during the growing season.

Project Implementation:

Projects should be substantially completed within the same year the grant is awarded. Grantees are encouraged to document their progress and share their community impact.

Reporting:

At the end of the project, recipients may be asked to submit a brief report or share photos showcasing the project’s results and its benefits to the community.

Grant details

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.

The applicants will need to demonstrate one or more of the following benefits to the community:

Addressing health and wellness needs
Growing edible gardens
Enhancing the environment and/or engaging with youth

Applications are now closed. We thank everyone who applied for the 2025 Gro For Good grant opportunity.

Our Partnerships

Scotts Canada Ltd. is pleased to continue its partnerships with Communities in Bloom, Plant · Grow · Share a Row, and Nutrients for Life, to inspire and educate people about the importance of green spaces, environmental stewardship and feeding our communities through the development of community gardens.

So far, we're making a difference...

10,673 kg of harvested vegetables
567 trees & shrubs planted
41,178 m² gardens and greenspaces created
15,998 hours of volunteer involvement (including Construction & Maintenance)
5,871 kg donations to food banks

Updates

2025 Grant Recipients

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge - Project name: Interfaith Learning Garden - (Alberta)
Hammond River Angling Association - Project name: HRAA's Edible Food Forest (New Brunswick)
South and Central Health Foundation - Project Name: Green Thumb Gardening Program (Newfoundland)
Rural Community of Alnwick - Project Name: Alnwick Community Garden (New Brunswick)
Strathmore High School - Project Name: Fruitful Futures (Alberta)

Congratulations on receiving the 2025 Gro for Good grant. We can't wait to see how your community gardens comes to life!