DOVER — Organizations wanting to launch or expand an urban agriculture or community garden project to benefit their neighborhood can apply for new micro-grants from the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee announced today.
“The last few years have seen tremendous growth and interest in local community agriculture projects across our state, and we want to support that even more,” Kee said. “These micro-grants will provide seed money to get gardens off the ground or expand current ventures. They will strengthen their communities, provide nutritious locally grown foods, and help our young people develop connections to the land.”
The pilot micro-grant program offers up to $1,000 per project for supplies, materials, seeds, or minor equipment. Under this year’s pilot program, $10,000 in reimbursement funding is available statewide.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, municipalities, schools, or organized neighborhood associations. For-profit businesses and individuals are not eligible.
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. April 1.
For more information and an application, visit de.gov/urbanag, email dda.marketing@delaware.gov, or call the Department of Agriculture Marketing Section at 302-698-4500.
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Contact:
Dan Shortridge
Director of Communications & Marketing
Delaware Department of Agriculture
302-698-4520