Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application - Small Potatoes Step 1 of 8 - Community Garden Sustainability Fund Application 0% Background Information A partnership of Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, the Community Garden Sustainability Fund provides material and technical assistance to existing community food gardens. The fund supports projects that will improve or enhance gardens so that they may have a long-lasting positive impact as part of their communities. Think big about how your garden’s sustainability could be improved! At Grow Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, we work to support gardens that will be enjoyed for generations to come. We define a sustainable garden as one made to last, where people feel safe and connected to their neighborhood, where plants and soil are healthy, where little is wasted and plants are healthy. A sustainable garden has access to sufficient materials, volunteers, and funds. Its leadership and membership is diverse, energized and creative. Who is Eligible? Any existing community-focused food garden group in Allegheny County is encouraged to apply, including those managed by schools, community organizations, shelters, and religious institutions. “Existing” means you are actively growing food and/or host programming at the garden related to food-growing. You do not need 501(c)3 tax-exempt status to apply.Garden groups must submit the following in order to be considered for support: □ Completed online application □ Written permission from landowner allowing gardening on the site*□ Completed Community Garden Sustainability Survey. (Call or email for a paper copy.)NOTE: We cannot give gardens money, fund employee or internship positions, or pay ongoing garden expenses like utility bills or insurance.* If your garden is on city-owned property, learn more about the process to obtain permission to use the lot via the Adopt-A-Lot Program. Please make sure your requests are in compliance with the Adopt-A-Lot program guidelines.Application Read the Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions, contact: Alyssa KailGrow Pittsburgh Garden Sustainability Coordinator412-362-4769 ext. 203alyssa@growpittsburgh.org Has this garden applied for the Community Garden Sustainability Fund before?*YesNoUnsureHave you completed and submitted the Sustainability Survey?*(If not, please fill out the survey before moving on in this application. Applicants will not be considered without a completed Sustainability Survey.)YesNoIf this project is awarded, please let us know which form(s) of report back you're willing to commit to.*Please choose one or more. Also note, failure to report back may effect the committee's decision on future applications. SHOUT OUT - a social media post showing Sustainability Fund project and tagging Grow Pittsburgh TAKE PHOTOS - take 5-7 before, during, and after photos and share with Grow Pittsburgh TELL THE STORY - write up a 1-3 paragraphs on your experience receiving the Sustainability Fund, and how those materials helped to improve your garden ANSWER QUESTIONS - fill out a survey we'll send you after you receive your Sustainability Fund materials. Garden Name*Garden Address*Neighborhood/Municipality*Zipcode*Block-lot-Number*(To find your block-lot number, visit the Allegheny County Assessment or Lots to Love websites.) Is your garden listed on Grow Pittsburgh's Grower's Map?*(See the Grower's Map)YesNoYour Name*Your Role At The Garden*Your Daytime Phone*Your Email Address* Your Mailing Address* Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code How do you prefer to be contacted?*PhoneEmail Approximate Site Dimensions*Length x Width in linear feet.Is the lot publicly or privately owned?*Publicly OwnedPrivately OwnedWho owns the land? What is your/the garden's relationship to the landowner?*Please upload proof that you have permission to use the land.*Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg, jpeg, gif.How long are you permitted to garden on the site?*(i.e. 5 years, 10 years, etc.)Has the soil at the garden ever been tested?*If ‘no’, we strongly encourage you to apply for soil testing and reserve the right to not fund other projects until soil testing has been completed.YesNoIf applicable, please upload soil tests results from the garden.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg, jpeg, gif.Please upload a photo of your garden.*Preferably of the area in your garden where the Sustainability Fund materials will be installed or of the issue to be addressed.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg, jpeg, gif. How did the garden get started?*What are the garden's mission, vision and goals?*Who benefits from the garden and how?*How does the garden contribute to the local community?*What are the main challenges of the garden?* Small Potatoes Fund TIMELINE:All application deadlines are as follows: - April 1st - October 1st All applications will be reviewed and processed within eight (8) weeks of the deadline. For details about applicant eligibility and prioritization, read the Frequently Asked Questions. SMALL POTATOES PROJECTS: "Small Potatoes" projects are generally time sensitive projects that do not require extensive Grow Pittsburgh or WPC staff time, and are fairly inexpensive. Applicants may apply for, but are not limited to, the following items: - Books - Compost- Compost Bins - Gift Cards - Hand tools - Membership to Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource Center - Mulch/wood chips - Perennial edible fruits and herbs - Power tools, including: string trimmers, cordless drills, small tillers, and lawn mowers (some restrictions apply) - Rain barrels and water catchment - Season extension (row cover) - Seed starting materials (potting soil, pots, trays) - Seeds - Seedlings - Soil amendments - Soil testing - StrawWhich project type is right for you?*Small Potatoes ProjectBig Tomatoes ProjectBothUnsureWhat do you need?*Project Materials (i.e. tools, straw mulch, lumber, etc.)Garden Infrastructure (i.e. fencing, irrigation, raised beds, etc.) Please select a Small Potato project from the list below.*BooksWorkshop or Conference FeesCompostCompost BinGift CardsHand ToolsMembership to Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Resource CenterPerennial edible fruits and herbsPower tools, including: string trimmers, cordless drills, small tillers, and lawn mowers (some restrictions apply)Rain barrels and water catchmentSeason extension (row cover)Seed starting materials (potting soil, pots, trays)SeedsSeedlingsSoil amendmentsSoil testingStrawPlease describe your project:*Please include as many details as possible, including specific amounts of materials (i.e. four 4'x8' raised beds OR 10 cu. yds of compost OR 20 bags potting soil, etc.). How will your project contribute to the sustainability of your garden?*Estimated cost of your project:*Will you need our staff time to complete the project?*Please note, staff time is very limited for Small Potatoes projects. If you know your project will require our staff's assistance on site, please consider applying for the Big Tomatoes round (due June 1).YesNo BIG TOMATOES PROJECTS: All Big Tomatoes Applications are due June 1st, 2017. You will be contacted within 2-3 weeks after the deadline. We may have follow up questions. All accepted projects will be completed by the end of 2017 and we will do our best to complete time-sensitive projects first.Please select one of the following Big Tomatoes Projects*FencingHardscaping for borders and pathways such as bricks and gravelIrrigation systemsConflict mediationHigh tunnels or greenhouse projectsTool storageConsultationBrief Description*How will this project contribute to the sustainability of your garden?*(OPTIONAL) Estimated BudgetPlease outline the materials and costs for this projectBig Tomatoes Item 1:Cost of Big Tomatoes Item 1:Big Tomatoes Item 2:Cost of Big Tomatoes Item 2:Big Tomatoes Item 3:Cost of Big Tomatoes Item 3:BIG TOMATOES TOTAL COST: Values In January of 2015, Grow Pittsburgh adopted eight values to guide the long-lasting positive impact we may affect through our work within local communities. We include our values here to ensure all applicants are familiar with them. Our participation in your garden will be in accordance. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION: prioritizing neighborhood voices to guide programsENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY: using, teaching and advocating for restorative practicesEQUITY: working alongside communities to build access and power for allFISCAL INTEGRITY: making responsible and effective use of available assetsFOOD SOVEREIGNTY: supporting everyone’s right to access, produce and distribute healthy and culturally appropriate foodRESOURCEFULNESS: creating hands-on opportunities to build individual and community self-sufficiencySOCIAL JUSTICE: understanding systems of privilege, oppression and racism, and using this knowledge to drive our workTRANSPARENCY: being accountable by using clear, direct and inclusive communicationBy checking the box below, I acknowledge I have read and understand Grow Pittsburgh’s values and agree to adhere to those values for the duration of the Community Garden Sustainability Fund project.*I AgreeUntitled First Choice Second Choice Third Choice
