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2026 GRIN Grant Recipients are:
The GRIN Grant expanded to 3 grants of 2,000.00 each with the generous support of the Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG), which is a student/government funded resource centre at the University of Regina committed to social and environmental justice.
Al Ritchie Community Association “Roots & Resilience Garden: Growing food, community and Biodiversity in Core Richie”
The Roots & Resilience Garden aims to create a dual-purpose community garden that balances: High-yield food production to support ARCA’s food pantry (serving 1,500 – 2,000 individuals monthly) and Pollinator-friendly and native plant spaces to support biodiversity and environmental sustainability. Their vision is to transform underutilized space into a living ecosystem and food security hub, where community members can:
- Grow fresh produce for themselves and for those experiencing food insecurity.
- Learn sustainable gardening practices.
- Reconnect with land-based knowledge and cultural traditions.
This project will serve as a model of urban food resilience, rooted in community, education and environmental stewardship.
North Central Community Association “Growing More Accessible” Located at the mâmawêyatitân garden.
The garden currently consists of many in-ground raised beds, fruit trees, grape vines and native prairie plants. The new accessible garden beds will be located just to the west of the raised beds and accessed from the paved sidewalk.
The new beds will be more easily reached by folks in wheelchairs or mobility scooters, those who use walkers or canes, and those who aren’t able to sit or kneel down to the level of the current in-ground beds. The new beds will be accessible from the paved sidewalk, making it easier for folks with mobility devices.
All of the plants are grown together, as a community, and all of the produce is available for free to everyone. By having more accessible garden beds, more community members can access our events (community planting days, work bees, harvest stands) and benefit from free, fresh produce right in North Central. Each growing season they partner with CIR to plant, water, harvest, do garden-themed crafts, and simply to enjoy being outside in the gardens.
Thom Collegiate Garden Club “Far Out Foods”
This garden speaks to the necessity of far out thinking and a generative imagination in relation to small-scale urban farming. Food has the potential to be a primary driver of social change. At the same time, food can often be taken for granted, especially by those who have never experienced food insecurity.
Far Out Foods extends community care as well as the urgent need to believe in and practice the for out idea that folks can grow their own food in a sustainable way that is healthy for the planet. They also like the name Far Out as the garden can be space-themed which is quirky and inspires creative design elements to engage children. The garden lot began at 2134 York street. It currently has 15 raised beds, and an inground garden.
Their intention is to continue developing the garden as both an educational and community hub. The garden provides experiential learning to teach a variety of topics in the Saskatchewan science curriculum. Students in Biology 30 classes learn about plant diversity, evolution, plant communication, mycorrhizal symbionts. Students in Environmental Science 20 learn about soil health, agriculture, and water cycles. Students in Science 10 learn about sustainability. Students in Health Science 20 learn about nutrition and food sovereignty. In Science 9 students learn about plant reproduction. Students in the Wild Router have the opportunity to meet outcomes based on leadership and community.
The GRIN Grant 2026 gardens will be in the Walk Gawk and Talk garden tour July 26. They are all very excited to show us their wonderful gardens and projects.
GRIN GRANT 2025 – Global Garden
This is a garden to help refuges, immigrants and long term Canadians learn about gardening for food security and for those who have gardening knowledge, how to do so on the prairies.
The Global Garden strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. A place for nourishment and healing. A place to make lasting contacts and a brief escape for some that have come from traumatic situations.
The Global Garden is a project of ARRIVE – Assisting Refugee Resettlement in Various Endeavours. It is located on a space provided for and next to Celebration Church at 3130 Renfrew Cres. The church also provides the water for the garden.
GRIN GRANT 2024 – Indigenous Christian Fellowship Centre Ceremonial Garden.
Indigenous Christian Fellowship Centre Ceremonial Garden.
Space will be provided in the garden for gardening, ceremonial activities, community
activities, and individual reflection.
Engagement with elders / knowledge keepers will be continued to share knowledge,
cultivation, and use of Indigenous plants.
Cultivation of fruit bearing and vegetable plants to help meet local food needs.
Preference will be given to Indigenous plants and cold hardy perennials.
The garden will also be used for seasonal celebrations such as National Indigenous
People’s Day (June 21st), Canada Day (July 1st), and National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day – September 30th).
Ongoing participants will include community Elders, volunteers, ICF staff, and
Home Fires Family Youth group. These participants will include all generations.
It is hoped that participation will increase gardening skills, knowledge and
benefits while concurrently improving family relationships.
School groups for education purposes and members of grieving families, accessing the fire pit for sacred fires to accompany wakes and funerals are welcome.
GRIN GRANT 2023
GRIN GRANT 2023 – The Rosemont Community School
We are pleased to announce the successful project for the GRIN grant this year. It goes to The Rosemont Community School. We had three fantastic projects submitted and the committee was challenged in their adjudication. The Rosemont Community School project is called “The Grandmother Garden”. It will be located next to their outdoor learning space with giant rocks in a circle called “The Grandfather Rocks”. It will be a school-wide project for pupils in grades K-8. They will learn about growing plants, their life cycles, soil ecosystems and native plants for food and medicinal uses. The Rosemont elders, parent association and community association have been invited to be a part of the project. We would now like to present the GRIN grant to Marissa Poitras, the project leader and staff member of Rosemont Community School.
GRIN GRANT 2022
GRIN GRANT 2022 – The Cathedral Community Fridge Garden
The 2022 GRIN recipient was The Cathedral Community Fridge Garden. RHS provided the funds necessary for a plot in the Cathedral Community Gardens to be planted, harvested, and processed, and distributed by the folks behind the Cathedral Community Fridge. Congratulations to all involved, and especially Michelle Dakiniewich, Robyn Rechenmacher, Jesse Pruden and Brianna Kroner who came to share the Winter Social evening with us. What these community builders did was (no pun intended) ground breaking! Their presentation was informative and inspiring, and outlined the serious work and a collaborative spirit it took for their idea to become such a success. It is no secret that now more than ever, food security is an important aspect when considering quality of life. Their project can be replicated in other neighbourhoods, providing hope and resilience in challenging times. From nutritional needs to the social aspect of “breaking bread”, reinvigorating the urban garden experience can only benefit Regina’s citizens.
GRIN GRANT 2020
GRIN GRANT 2020 -Autism Resource Centre
The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization that aims to meet the evolving needs of young people with autism. It is our goal to help empower those on the autism spectrum so they can realize their potential, achieve independence and fully engage with their community.
GRIN GRANT 2019
GRIN GRANT 2019 – Regina Sexual Assault Centre
A local centre for survivors of sexual violence, an inclusive non-profit organization of trained counsellors and advocates who are dedicated to helping reduce the trauma of sexual violence.
Sprouting Resilience Project
GRIN GRANT 2018 – Let’s Grow Together Regina Early Learning Centre
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Project Dates: April 2018 to November 2018
Locations: The project had two locations: the ELC location on Athol Street and in the Cathedral Community Gardens on 13th Avenue.
Partners: Cathedral Community Gardens, Elder Norma Jean Byrd, Early Years Family Centres, Regina Education Action Centre on Hunger (REACH), Plant Ranch Inc.
*Please see the RHS website for more Project Information
GRIN GRANT 2017 – Al Ritchie Community Centre
Planter boxes at the Al Ritchie Community Centre at 2250 Lindsay Street and a community garden in Crescent Park.
Seedling Adventures Garden Project
GRIN GRANT 2016 – Turning Leaf Community Support Services Inc.
Garden Beds for group home
GRIN GRANT 2015 – Create a Space Regina
Small city space to grow food and community
Grin Grant 2014