The ACT Government has opened the 11th round of the Community Garden Grants, which supports the growth and vitality of local gardens in the Territory.
A total of $40,000, up to $10,000 per project, is available through this program for projects of different garden types including traditional food gardens, Indigenous bush tucker gardens, landscape gardens and sensory gardens.
“Over the past 10 years, the Community Garden Grants program has supported many projects across Canberra,” said Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water, Suzanne Orr.
“Community gardens help reduce the urban heat island effect in our suburbs, as well as supporting the ACT to cope with the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events.
“That is why we have added the removal of artificial grass and replacement with more environmentally friendly alternatives as a priority of this program. Artificial grass can degrade into microplastics, displace natural systems that support biodiversity, and negatively impact greenhouse gas emissions and landfill.
“These grants can help with purchasing or hiring materials, equipment and tools, and to employ specialised contractors to build new gardens or enhance existing ones.
“I encourage everyone who manages a community garden or is thinking of starting one, to apply for one of these grants, which will not only promote healthy living supporting our environment, but also encourage our local communities to come together, get involved, and socialise with their neighbours.”
Applications for Round 11 of the Community Garden Grants program are now open and close on 5 September 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit the Everyday Climate Choices website.
