Purpose: Expand resident and community food production capacity as a means of increasing local food security.

Eligibility: Montgomery County based organizations that increase resident access to yard, patio, and community gardening supplies, space, and education. 501(c)(3) organizations or partnerships/community groups with nonprofit partners serving as project fiscal agents are eligible to apply.

Application Range: Up to $25,000.

Full details available at: https://mocofoodcouncil.org/gardengrants/

Timeline:
*Thursday, October 15th, 2020, 12:00 PM: Application Cycle Opens
* Friday, October 16th, 2:00-3:00 PM: Information Session for Applicants, via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82994397818?pwd=ZDg0VUE0UWdXNjcwR0tGQXlFQ29qUT09
Meeting ID: 829 9439 7818
Passcode: 912372
*Thursday, October 29th, 5:00PM: Application Deadline
*October 30th-November 10th, 2020: Application Review
*Wednesday, November 11th, 2020: Awards Announcement
*June 30, 2021: Spend down deadline for grant funds
*July 31, 2021: Final grant reports due


Priority for funding will focus on projects that:
*Establish new or renewed small-scale food production locations (including private land, unused lands in municipal centers and community gardens, or creative opportunities such as rooftop gardening)
*Increase access to culturally appropriate foods in Montgomery County
*Provide gardening and nutrition education resources, and engage community residents directly in food production
*Demonstrate partnerships, including with the business community for in-kind or discounted supply purchases to increase the cost efficiency of programming
*Provide planting materials, containers, and/or education to residents to enable them to grow their own produce in yards and/or on patios.
*Increase food access for residents in zip zones with high rates of food insecurity

Please find a culturally appropriate foods list here, for reference: https://bit.ly/3lig6Tw

Please contact mcressall@mocofoodcouncil.org with any questions.