Through the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program, nonprofits in The Toro Company communities can apply for grants to revitalize and preserve the outdoor spaces in their communities. Grant support in previous years has gone towards building neighborhood gardens focused on sustainable agriculture, transforming neglected park spaces and playgrounds, and educating communities on the importance of water conservation – among other projects.

 

Greenspace Enhancement Grant Guidelines

Grant consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Creating, rehabilitating, or enhancing community gardens that serve educational purposes and community needs.
  • Beautifying and enriching outdoor spaces in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods or school grounds.
  • Revitalizing parks and public greenspaces by planting trees, grass, and shrubs, and upgrading irrigation systems for water efficiency.
  • Aligning with The Toro Company’s Purpose: enriching the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of the land.
  • Impact on beautification and/or increased utilization of a public green space.
  • Success in building broader community involvement in the design and implementation of the project.
  • Delivering tangible, visible results that contribute to sustainable, healthy outdoor environments.

 

To qualify, eligible nonprofits, municipalities and school districts must be located within 40 miles of one of The Toro Company (TTC) United States locations listed below or 100 miles from an International TTC location.

United States

  • Arkansas: Batesville
  • California: Riverside, Fresno, Rancho Mirage
  • Colorado: Frederick, Centennial
  • Florida: Sanford, Pompano Beach, Sun City Center
  • Iowa: Ankeny
  • Kentucky: Mt. Sterling
  • Michigan: Iron Mountain
  • Minnesota: Bloomington, Farmington, Shakopee, Windom
  • Nebraska: Beatrice
  • Ohio: Orrville, West Salem
  • Oklahoma: Perry
  • Texas: Abilene, El Paso, Weatherford
  • Wisconsin: Lake Mills, Plymouth, Tomah, Baraboo

International

  • Australia: Adelaide, Bendigo, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Sydney, Townsville
  • Belgium: Oevel
  • Canada: Calgary
  • China: Singapore, Shanghai
  • Germany: Althengstett
  • India: Pune
  • Italy: Capena, Fiano Romano
  • Japan: Tokyo
  • Mexico: Juarez
  • Poland: Ustroń
  • Portugal: Lisbon
  • Romania: Ploiesti
  • United Kingdom: Spellbrook

 

General Program Timelines

The 2026 application window closed on March 2nd. Please check back for updates on future application cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible applicants for community greenspace grants include registered nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations within 40 miles of a U.S.-based TTC location or 100 miles from an international TTC location listed above. The program is designed to support projects that revitalize and preserve outdoor community spaces.

Recipients are selected based on the potential impact of their projects on the community, the feasibility of the project, and alignment with The Toro Company's mission to enhance public green spaces. The selection process involves an initial review of applications followed by a committee decision.

Yes, the grant can be used for multiple projects as long as they align with the program's goals of enhancing public green spaces. Detailed plans for each project should be included in the application.

Grant support in previous years has gone towards building neighborhood gardens focused on sustainable agriculture, transforming neglected park spaces and playgrounds, and educating communities on the importance of water conservation – among other projects.

For more information or to get involved, reach out to us at community@toro.com.