Growing Goodness, Together

Since 2010, Nature’s Path’s Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward program has supported over 120 community gardens across the U.S. an Canada, donating nearly $1 million to help grow access to fresh, organic food in underserved communities. In 2025, the program will officially reach—and surpass—its original goal of donating $1 million by 2028.

Gardens for Good celebrates and empowers the incredible efforts of local gardens that nourish their communities, promote food sovereignty, and champion organic practices.

We’re especially happy to share that, for the first time in the program’s history, 100% of the Plant it Forward grant recipients were gardens serving underrepresented and underserved communities. This year, the program will again strongly encourage gardens who are serving underrepresented and underserved communities to apply—amplifying the voices and leadership of those most often impacted by food insecurity.

Together, we’re planting the seeds for a more equitable, sustainable future.

What is Gardens for Good?

The Nature’s Path Organic Foods Gardens for Good: Plant It Forward® Program
helps good things grow by awarding grants to support deserving non-profit
community gardening projects providing accessible, healthy, organic
food to their communities.

What currency are the grants given in?

Winners will receive grants in their local currency (USD for US gardens, CAD for
Canadian gardens). Historically, grants have ranged from $5,000 and
$6,500 dollars per awardee. 

Who can apply?

  • 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, past winners who have not received a grant in the last five years can re-apply for a Gardens for Good grant. 

How do I apply?

Eligible gardens can apply by filling out the form on our Gardens for Good website during the application period, which will be announced.  

Applications submitted outside the Gardens for Good portal will not be considered. 

When did Gardens for Good Launch?

The Gardens for Good program first launchedin 2010. Since then, the program has grown to support more than 140 gardens by donating more than $1 million CAD and growing. 

Where can I find the contest rules?

Contest rules will be made available on the website when the application window opens. 

Is there a person I can talk to if I have any questions?

You can email: gardensforgood@naturespath.com 

2025 Winners

Thank you to all the gardens who applied for a Nature’s Path Gardens for Good grant. With so many inspiring stories and strong commitments to organic practices and community impact, it was tough to choose only 20 recipients (10 in Canada and 10 in the U.S.). We’re excited to support this year’s winners and can’t wait to see their gardens grow and nourish their communities.

    2025 U.S. Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward Winners

    • Common Good City Farm, Washington D. C. 
    • Soulful Seeds, Reno, NV 
    • Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, National City, CA 
    • Semillas de Justica, Chicago, IL  
    • Habesha Garden, Atlanta, GA  
    • Sierra Harvest Food Love Farm, Nevada City, CA 
    • Gill Tract Community Farm, Albany, CA  
    • Ma’ona Community Garden, Honaunau, HI 
    • Otterbein Community Garden, Westerville, OH 
    • Ocean View Growing Grounds, San Diego, CA  

    2025 Canadian Gardens for Good: Plant it Forward Winners

    • The Collingwood Community Center Garden, Collingwood, ON 
    • Kids Right to Know Community Garden, Richmond Hill, ON 
    • Harvest Manitoba Community Garden, Winnepeg, MB 
    • The Confederation College Community Garden, Thunder Bay, ON 
    • The Patch, London, ON 
    • Ridgewood Community Garden, Edmonton, AB 
    • Swan Valley Growing Circle, Swan Valley, MB 
    • Dixon Transition Society Garden, Burnaby, BC 
    • MAC Community Garden, Parksville, BC 
    • Rainbow Refugees, Vancouver, BC 

    Past Grant Recipients

    Over the years we’ve awarded grants to more than 100 gardens across United States and Canada. Here are just a few examples of our previous winners and their inspiring garden projects.

    2024 Winners

    2023 Winners

    2022 Winners

    2021 Winners

    2019 Winners

    2018 Winners

    2017 Winners

    2016 Winners

    2015 Winners

    2014 Winners

    2013 Winners

    2012 Winners

    2011 Winners

    2010 Winners