How much funding does Community Garden Planning Grant provide?

Community Garden Planning Grant provides Up to $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Garden Planning Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Community Garden Planning Grant?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations operating food shelves; Non-profit agencies providing hunger relief programs.

Community Garden Planning Grant

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless

Foundation Community Garden Grants Food Security Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Non-profit organizations operating food shelves
Non-profit agencies providing hunger relief programs

Other requirements

Minnesota (MN, US)
Serves food shelves and agencies providing hunger relief programs
Agencies not currently operating community gardens (those with existing gardens should apply through regular Hunger and Homeless Grants program)

Overview

Program Purpose: Provides planning grants to help non-profit organizations determine the feasibility of developing and operating a community garden at their agency.

Geographic Scope

Minnesota (MN, US)
Serves food shelves and agencies providing hunger relief programs

Funding Focus

Community garden feasibility planning and assessment
Soil testing
Water capacity and landscaping needs assessment
Permit applications
Storage and refrigeration capacity planning
Equipment needs assessment
Organizational capacity assessment for volunteer/staff management
Consultant hiring for community garden development

Eligible Applicants

Non-profit organizations operating food shelves
Non-profit agencies providing hunger relief programs
Agencies not currently operating community gardens (those with existing gardens should apply through regular Hunger and Homeless Grants program)

What They Fund

Planning and feasibility study costs
Professional consulting services for garden development assessment

What They Don't Fund

Equipment, storage, or refrigeration for agencies already operating gardens (use regular grant process for these)

Key Background

Over 300 food shelves operate in Minnesota
Approximately 20% currently operate community gardens
Gardens provide fresh produce nutrition, community building opportunities, and can generate volunteer engagement and educational programs

Contact Information

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless

Address: 2909 S. Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 612-338-5577
Email: [email protected]
Website: oyh.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Download Application: Visit https://www.oyh.org/grant-programs/community-garden-planning-grant/ to download the application form
Submit Application: Follow instructions provided with the application form
Application Requirements: Specific materials listed on the grant program page (detailed requirements not provided in source material)

Additional Resources

See website for detailed application instructions and requirements

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What Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 31
Total given: $346K
Median grant: $7,000
Range: $5,304–$100K

By dollars: Minnesota 100%. Top recipient cities: Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN; Nisswa, MN.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
61% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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