ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES FOUNDATION

The Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation provides scholarships and training programs for students pursuing careers in horticulture, landscaping, and related trades across Ontario. Based in Milton, the foundation identifies and supports emerging professionals in the green industry through financial awards, mentorship opportunities, and connections to established practitioners. The organization recognizes that the horticultural sector requires skilled workers in design, cultivation, maintenance, and specialty areas like turf management and nursery operations. By funding education at secondary and post-secondary levels, the foundation helps young people enter this field with reduced financial barriers while addressing workforce gaps in the GTA and beyond. The foundation works directly with educational institutions and industry employers to ensure its support reaches students with genuine potential and commitment to horticultural careers.