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Since its founding, the UFT has taken part in many exciting initiatives and projects within the community. Often, groups will reach out to the UFT for feedback that relates to urban food production, education, community garden space, and building healthy soils within city limits. Here are only some of the great projects we have been a part of.
The UFT Grant Program was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, when the UFT had limited actions we could take to uplift our community in-person. This program awarded up to $3000 annually to applicants whose projects supported and furthered the UFT and City of Victoria’s aims in relation to food production. Applicants were able to apply for any amount of funding up to $3000, although this funding was meant to support multiple projects each year.
Previous grant recipients include the Oswald Park Community Garden organized by the Oaklands Community Association and the Let It Rot program organized by SJ Burnside and The Compost Education Centre.
The UFT Micro-Grant Program was discontinued after the 2023 funding cycle.
PEPAKEN HAUTW & the Compost Education Centre: Youth Soil Stewardship Series
Iye Creative: Culturally Significant Crops for our Communities
Plenty Collective: Mutual Aid & Grassroots Organizing Fair at the Belfry Theatre
Shelbourne Community Kitchen: Cedar Hill Garden & Educational Resources
