2026 Community Garden Grant LOI (Municipality)

Dig In! Community Garden Grant

Letter of Inquiry Submission Form for First-Time Municipal Applicants
The Dig In! Community Garden Grant and Assistance Program, implemented by City Green and funded by Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, aims to support the creation of vibrant community gardens, for the production and access to healthy food, neighborhood beautification and community enhancement. Through Dig In!, City Green will provide financial, technical and educational assistance to develop, build and support community gardens and neighborhood farms throughout Passaic County.

ELIGIBILITY:

This program supports community organizations, existing community gardens, faith-based organizations, municipal “adopt-a-lot” programs, high school garden clubs, green teams, youth-serving organizations, and community members looking to spearhead a public community garden project.

All projects must be:
- food-producing gardens
- located in Passaic County
- have a minimum of three adults committed to their project
- have a site with at least 6 - 8 hours of sunlight.
Not Eligible:
- Schools (Pre-K - Middle School)
- Commercial for-profit entities
- Private Residences
GRANT SCHEDULE:
- Letter of Inquiry Submission Period: July 1st - September 25th, 2026
- Site visit and application submission period: September 25th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026.
- Final Application deadline: December 11th, 2026
- Grant award notification: Late January 2027
- Grant delivery: March - May 2027
- Grant report deadline: November 2027
Contact Information:
Municipality Name
Address of the Proposed Garden Site (if available)
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Title
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
2nd Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
2nd Applicant Title
2nd Applicant Email
example@example.com
2nd Applicant Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Letter of Inquiry Submission
In the Letter of Inquiry, please answer the following questions:

1. Why do you want to start a Municipal Community Garden? Who would the garden serve and what would be it's method of operation (rent-a-plot, food pantry garden etc.)?

2. Describe the committee/individuals who would be spearheading and maintaining the garden project. How do you anticipate responsibility be shared in leading, administering, and coordinating a garden?

3. Provide a description of your proposed garden location. What site preparation, if any, will be required to install a garden?

4. Highlight any existing funding sources, in-kind resources or garden expertise supporting this project.

(350 minumum - 500 maximum word count)
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Dig In! Community Garden Grant

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Letter of Inquiry Submission