Congratulations to the 2nd round of Get Growing KC Mini Grand Recipients. They join the Recipients of the First Round of Get Growing KC Mini Grants growing more food this summer. This round, the Grant Committee was charged with the difficult task of reviewing 28 applications representing a wide variety of projects. It is so gratifying to see so many people doing so much to get good food growing in every neighborhood. Fifteen deserving projects were awarded. Click here and check them out. There may be one in your neighborhood.
Want to get good food growing in you neighborhood? Contact the Get Growing KC Team and find out about applying for Round 3 of the Get Growing Mini Grants due August 1.
Get Growing KC is a two year campaign to help get good food growing in every neighborhood. Our focus is on communities with the least access to good food and the most challenges to growing their own food.
We imagine a Kansas City where…
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People garden at home, in vacant lots, and at community sites.
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Urban farmers produce food to feed the community.
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Youth learn where their food comes from by growing it.
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Every resident has access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in their neighborhood.
How we can help:
Free Technical Assistance
- Growing food at home
- Participating in or starting a community garden
- Farm business development and management
- Food project planning and development
What We Offer:
Presentations on ways to grow and access food in your neighborhood.
Workshops on home gardening, community gardening and urban farming.
Community networking to establish long-term relationships that promote fresh food and healthy eating.
Mini-grants for qualified applicants in starting or expanding their community garden or farm.
Contact us: info@getgrowingkc.org 816.226.7979