Last updated on February 12, 2026
Bostonians wanted the city to fund community gardens in neighborhoods with limited access to affordable foods — and that’s exactly what they city is doing.
Grant applications are now available as part of Boston’s Participatory Budgeting Initiative, Ideas in Action, which allows residents to decide how to spend a portion of the city’s budget. Through a public voting process in 2025, this project was selected as one of the winners.
The total amount available for this project is $500,000, and $2 million has been dedicated to Ideas in Action.
There are particular criteria gardens must meet to receive grant money such as the approved applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The city is hosting a virtual info session on Feb. 11 about the grant application.
Grant Details & Application Link:
https://city-of-boston.
Info-Session Date and Registration Link:
Wednesday, February 11th at 1pm.
https://boston-gov.zoom.us/
Please contact Emily Reckard-Mota, emily.reckardmota@boston.gov or (617) 635-1370 if you have any questions about this grant opportunity.
