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Ontario Building More Accessible Communities

Ontario Building More Accessible Communities Applications now open for $2.25 million in community accessibility grants TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $2.25 million to protect, strengthen and expand access to inclusive, barrier free community spaces across the province. Ontario has opened applications for the second round of the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone […]

New Grant Opportunity from RBC

New Grant Opportunity from RBC Are you NEW to Communities in Bloom? Are you an Indigenous community looking to join in 2026? We’re excited to announce a new two-year grant program, sponsored by RBC, designed to help cover participation costs! This opportunity offers: – Affordable consultation for communities NEW to CiB – Targeted outreach to […]

Submit your community project to #GreenMyCity

Submit your community project to #GreenMyCity The Green Cities Foundation and our Partners share a commitment to connecting plants and people, and revitalizing green areas for community members to enjoy and benefit from. This is especially the case in cities, where more than 80 percent of Canadians reside.The #GreenMyCity program supports the restoration and build […]

Cultivating a Greener Future: Urban Agriculture examples from Portugal, Germany, and Brazil

Cultivating a Greener Future: Urban Agriculture examples from Portugal, Germany, and Brazil In an increasingly urbanised world, our cities are bustling hubs of innovation and culture. Yet, many urban areas face pressing challenges: rising food insecurity, environmental degradation, and a growing disconnect between people and their food sources.  The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) […]

Edible Gardens in Bloom

Edible Gardens in Bloom How Self-Watering Planters Are Revolutionizing Urban Agriculture With Communities in Bloom declaring “Edible Gardens” as its 2025 theme, towns and cities across Canada are embracing the opportunity to grow fresh food in creative, sustainable ways. From community gardens to sidewalk herb beds, one solution stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and […]

Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay

Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay Written by: Maggie Horsfield, Hariett Madigan, Andrew McGarrity North Bay’s Communities in Bloom journey began in 2023 when Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay partnered with the City of North Bay to join this inspiring initiative. After competing provincially in 2023, we entered the National category (population over 50,000) in 2024. […]

Literature Review of Global Information Related to the Benefits of Ornamental Plants

Literature Review of Global Information Related to the Benefits of Ornamental Plants This literature review is an update of “Literature Review of Documented Health and Environmental Benefits Derived from Ornamental Horticulture Products” (2007), therefore, this review is of literature published in the last decade (2010 – 2022). This report documents the benefits of the ornamental […]

Edible Gardening by Ball Horticultural Company

Edible Gardening Stop and Smell (and Taste) the Flowers Make your landscapes work harder by incorporating edibles into your designs.   These days it seems every landscaped bed needs to work extra hard – to impress the visitor and to give the space purpose – while still being easy to maintain. One of the simplest […]

ACTIVATE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: Building Stronger Communities Through Gardening

ACTIVATE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD: Building Stronger Communities Through Gardening Creating vibrant, connected communities starts with simple, meaningful actions. Activate Your Neighbourhood is a free resource designed to help individuals and community leaders enhance neighbourhood spaces, foster social connectedness, and promote physical activity. One powerful way to activate your neighbourhood is through community gardening and greening public […]

Canada’s Placemaking Community

Canada’s Placemaking Community A new placemaking tool! Let’s Talk About Placemaking is a visually engaging publication developed by Canada’s Placemaking Community, the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), PlacemakingUS, and global practitioners. It offers a comprehensive look at the value of contemporary placemaking in Canada. The guide aims to inform, inspire, and spark new discussions on public space planning, […]

PILLEY’S ISLAND HISTORY

PILLEY’S ISLAND HISTORY Written by Ben Callahan   Long before European settlers stepped foot on Pilley’s Island or on to Newfoundland, Maritime Archaic, Dorset Eskimo and Beothuk peoples roamed our shores as they would make their way from Newfoundlands interior, to the coast in the springtime, to hunt and fish.    The mummified body of a Beothuk child, […]

FCC | Apply for Community Funding

Do you have a capital project that will enrich lives in your rural community? The FCC AgriSpirit Fund supports projects in communities of less than 150,000 people. Eligible applicants can apply for $10,000 to $25,000. Applications for 2026 will open in the spring. Examples of what we may consider Projects to support food recovery or reduction […]

Capital Grants

Capital Grants Improve community facilities and spaces. Capital grants provide funding over one year to help organizations respond to the capital needs of Ontario’s communities. Improve community spaces Programs and services that support the people of Ontario are delivered locally in a range of community buildings and spaces. These places provide opportunities for activity, recreation […]

New initiative to provide tree planting and strategic planning grants

Growing Canada’s Community Canopies Helping communities plant the right type of trees in the right places GMF’s Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative helps communities plant the right type of trees in the right places—bringing multiple benefits to communities. Communities of all sizes and levels of urban forestry expertise can access tree planting support from […]