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Nature's Path Gardens for Good Grants

Nature's PathNo deadline listed$3,000

Summary

U.S. nonprofits (outside Arizona) running organic community gardens that feed low-income communities, food banks or school programs can apply for a $3,000 grant. Ten U.S. gardens were funded in 2026; the window ran June 9 to July 7.

About this grant

Nature's Path Gardens for Good awards $3,000 grants to nonprofit organic community gardens that provide food to low-income communities, food banks, school feeding programs and similar efforts. In 2026 the program funded 10 U.S. and 5 Canadian gardens; applications ran June 9 to July 7, 2026 through the Gardens for Good portal.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Registered nonprofit organization in the United States (excluding Arizona) or Canada (excluding Quebec) in good standing

Has or will have an urban organic agriculture feeding project serving low-income communities, soup kitchens, food banks, emergency pantries, school feeding programs, shelters or similar

Must have permission or access to use the land

Garden must be managed organically (no toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or GMO/treated seeds)

Gardens founded by and serving underserved or underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply; first-time applicants and winners from 2020 or earlier may apply

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Hunger
  • Environment
  • Community development

Money can be used for

  • Operating support
  • Equipment

Set-asides

  • Low income

Program contact

gardensforgood@naturespath.com

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