Support Community Gardens in Neighborhoods with Limited Access to Affordable Food
Status: In Progress
Original Proposal
This proposal will offer grants to nonprofit organizations to build community gardens on underutilized land for public access and use. It will prioritize areas where people have limited access to affordable, nutritious food. This project will create a healthier environment, beautify the community, address food insecurity, and build camaraderie among residents. Garden operations must have a robust rodent management plan.
Budget Breakdown
Total Budget: $500,000
Spent/Committed:
Remaining: $500,000
Implementation and Impact
- GrowBoston is planning to release a grant application in early 2026, offering grants to nonprofit organizations to build community gardens on underutilized land for public access and use, prioritizing areas where people have limited access to affordable, nutritious food.
- This project will create a healthier environment, beautify the community, address food insecurity, and build camaraderie among residents.
- Garden operations must have a robust rodent management plan.
