If you are an avid gardener or enjoy participating in sustainable community involvements, learn how to join or start one of your own community gardens in the City of St. Catharines.
Community Gardens Funding Application
Looking to start up a new community garden or grow an existing one? The City offers funding to help community gardens take root.
How it works
The Community Gardens Funding Program provides matching funds for the capital costs of community gardens in St. Catharines.
Incorporated charities, not-for-profit groups, and unincorporated associations or neighbourhood groups can apply for matching funds from the City to cover up to half of eligible start-up costs. This includes lumber, soil, seeds, rain barrels and other materials and necessary tools.
How to apply
Applications for the 2026 Community Gardens Funding Program are now open (Feb. 9, 2026) through to March 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
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Community gardens in St. Catharines
View the community gardens that you can get involved with in our city parks and greenspaces. Check out the Niagara Community Garden Network for a full list.