West Asheville Garden Stroll Community Seed Grant Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE Feb 15, 2026. We will notify applicants of the committee’s decision by March 22, 2026. HOW TO APPLY: Answer the questions below, and click "Submit" when completed. Email us at wagardenstroll@gmail.com if you have any questions about the application or need assistance. REPORTING: A simple report about the project (with in-process and final outcome photos) is due August 15th. Grantees must be willing to allow use of photos & project descriptions in WAGS publicity materials.
1. Project name
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2. Organization, group, or individual submitting proposal
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3. Name and position/title of lead organizer
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4. Email address of lead organizer
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5. Phone Number of lead organizer
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
6. Describe your project.
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7. How does the project build community in West Asheville?
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8. Where will the project be located? Please note: All WAGS-funded projects must be accessible to the general public. Describe public access and visibility.
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9. Who owns the property? If not the applicant, you must send a supporting letter from the property owner providing permission. Email it to wagardenstroll@gmail.com, and be sure to include your project name and contact name in the email.
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10. If other people or organizations will be involved in your project, list them and their roles.
11. Provide a rough timeline showing activities to be completed between March & September.
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12. Provide a simple budget showing what the grant money will pay for. (If you prefer to upload a budget file, just enter the total amount requested here and upload your budget at Question 20 below.)
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13. What is the plan for ongoing maintenance once work is completed?
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14. How will you inform the public that WAGS helped fund this project (e.g., a sign in the garden, a note in your newsletter, etc.)?
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15. Is this work part of a larger project with funding from other sources? If YES, please answer questions 16-18. If NO, jump to question 19, then upload any photos, and click SUBMIT.
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16. Describe the portion of the project to be funded with money from other sources, and list those sources.
17 Would the full project happen without the WAGS grant?
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18. If the other funds don't materialize, will you still proceed with the WAGS portion of the project?
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19. How did you hear about WAGS seed grants?
Communication from WAGS
Info in last year's Stroll Guide
Social media (Facebook, Instagram)
Traditional media (e.g, Mountain Express)
Word of mouth
Other
20. Upload any photos and budgets here (optional).
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