Organization & Residential Community Garden Application

Welcome to the Garden Project Application!

Maine Foodscapes is dedicated to bridging the gap between people and where their food comes from. Each spring, we partner with organizations to build raised garden beds.

The Garden Project partners with organizations such as: transitional housing projects, housing communities, libraries, schools, tribes, elder care communities, community spaces, and other non-profit projects and organizations to build on-site community gardens.

We provide a free site consultation, seeds, seedlings, and ongoing mentorship services upon request.  

Please note: Organization, residential housing communities & school partners are REQUIRED to contribute to material cost and organize volunteer support.

Questions? Please e-mail ali@mainefoodscapes.org; cc: fgp@mainefoodscapes.org

Visit our website for more information:  www.mainefoodscapes.org/communitygardens

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What is the Foodscape Gardens Project (FGP)?
In the spring, Maine Foodscapes partners with individuals, families, and organizations to build backyard vegetable gardens through the Foodscape Garden Project (FGP). We work throughout Cumberland, York, Oxford, and Androscoggin Counties to provide the public with access to knowledge and resources needed to grow fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate foods.

The FGP offers gardens, seeds, plant starts, cover crop mix, access to our gardening & health workshop series, and encourages connections within the greater gardening community.

The primary goal of FGP is to partner with food-insecure households in order to increase accessibility to sufficient, safe, and nutritious foods. To make this possible, our secondary goal is to partner with the rest of the community, including community groups, schools, and households of various incomes, so that all people are able to benefit from good food.
What is the application process for the Garden Project?
All sections of this application must be completed and submitted by mail to Maine Foodscapes by May 8th.  If you need an extension, please email ali@mainefoodscapes.org.

During April-May all applications will be reviewed to ensure eligibility, and garden recipients will be selected through a lottery process.

Selected applicants will be contacted in April and invited to one of our mandatory orientation meetings to learn more about partnering with the FGP. Orientations are scheduled to take place in late April or early May and gardens are built in collaboration with selected gardeners in May and June. For more information, visit our website at mainefoodscapes.org/fgp or email FGP@mainefoodscapes.org.

We look forward to partnering with you!
Your First & Last Name *
What is your role at your organization? *
Does anyone else need to be a part of the garden application, installation, and long term success planning conversations for your site? *
Preferred Language *
Is anyone else helping you fill out this form? *
If so, what is their name and association?
Mailing Address *
Town or City *
Zip Code *
Physical Address of Garden                                    (if different from mailing address)
Best Phone Number *
Additional Phone Number
E-mail Address *
Preferred  Way of Contact *
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What garden style are you interested in? *
Property Owner's Name *
Property Owner's Phone Number and E-mail Address
Please check how the property owner will provide consent by May 1st.
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Please answer the following questions with as much accuracy as possible.  Approximations are acceptable.
How many adults (18 and over) will benefit from this garden? *
How many children (18 and under) will benefit from this garden? *
How many seniors (65 and older) will benefit from this garden? *
How many U.S. Military Veterans will benefit from this garden? *
How many people with disabilities will benefit from this garden? *
How many single parents will benefit from this garden? *
What is the approximate average yearly income of the households your organization serves? *
What does a new garden mean to you and your organization? *
How did you hear about the Foodscape Garden Project (FGP)? *
What ongoing support will your organization need in order to be successful this season and in the seasons to come? *
Have you applied to partner with Maine Foodscapes in the past? *
What does this garden mean to you and those who will benefit from the garden? *
What can you contribute to the new garden installation? *
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Organizations are required to financially contribute to material costs of a new garden installation. Volunteer support on the day of installation is also encouraged.
Thank you for applying to partner with the Maine Foodscapes Garden Project! We will be in touch in April regarding your application.
E-mail us at FGP@mainefoodscapes.org with any questions or support needs.
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