The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) is seeking applicants for the 2024 Community Gardener Grant Program. The program funds organizations in urban, suburban, and rural areas to install and maintain community gardens or high tunnels.
Grants are available in amounts of $3,000 to $10,000, and funding can be used for a variety of purposes, including tools, soil, seed, fertilizer, and other materials. The grants cannot be used to maintain existing gardens, but they can be used to expand or create new garden beds.
The deadline to submit a proposal is Monday, April 1, 2024.
The People’s Garden Initiative, a collaboration between the RI State Conservation Committee and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, is soliciting proposals for the community gardener grants. The program is designed to promote healthy and nutritious communities through personal and collective care.
Community gardens provide an opportunity for individuals and families to come together and learn about healthy and sustainable agriculture. They can also help to reduce food waste and promote a more local economy.
If you are interested in applying for a Community Gardener Grant, please visit the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District website.
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