Grants for Gardens

Do you have everything lined up for your community garden project except the funding?  Here is a great resource page from the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA) on where to apply for grants.

Find out more about funding sources such as:

Profits for the Planet Program
Stonyfield Farm’s Profits for the Planet Program (PFP) provides funding to efforts that affect positive and meaningful change and have measurable outcomes. In addition to funds, Stonyfield Farm also donates product to organizations.
Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year

Fiskars®- Project Orange Thumb
Fiskars® Garden and Outdoor Living Division offers an annual grant program, Project Orange Thumb. Community garden groups can apply to receive up to $1,500 in Fiskars® garden tools and $800.00 in supplies, such as seeds and mulch. Grant recipients also receive t-shirts for garden volunteers/members.
Deadline: Ongoing

Once you find a good source, find out more about grant writing including what to expect and what steps you need to take. The ACGA provides some tips and advice:

• Know what you need
  Having a good idea of your general resource and material needs will help you make your case.
• Plan ahead
  Most grant applications are due many months before funding will be distributed. Plan ahead to make sure you will have funds when you most need them. Grant writing is also a time consuming process, so start working on it well before deadline dates.
• Know yourself
  Your gardening group should have a clear focus and mission plan when applying for a grant, as well as a series of measurable goals.
• Research funding options thoroughly
  Our list of grant resources will help get you started, but conduct additional research by asking advice from other people who have gone through the grant writing process.
• Research the grant writing process
  Check our list of online resources for examples of successful grants, grant writing courses, and more.  More…

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