Support Community Gardens in Neighborhoods with Limited Access to Affordable Food
Status: In Progress
Original Proposal
This proposal offered grants to nonprofit organizations to build community gardens on underutilized land for public access and use. It prioritized areas where people have limited access to affordable, nutritious food. This project is creating a healthier environment, beautifying the community, addressing food insecurity, and building camaraderie among residents. Garden operations were required to have a robust rodent management plan.
Budget Breakdown
Total Budget: $500,000
Spent/Committed: $348,800
Remaining: $151,200
Implementation and Impact
GrowBoston is recommending $348,800 in grants for two community gardening projects through the Participatory Budgeting initiative:
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Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Association ($298,800): Will convert an underutilized Roxbury lot at 48 Townsend St. into a new 25-plot community garden.
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Heal the Hood, Inc. ($50,000): Will construct new garden beds for residents within the South St., Archdale, and Alice Taylor public housing communities.
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NOTE: The grant agreement process will go from June 15, 2026 to May 14, 2027.
