2025-2026 Returning Dig In! Municipal Community Garden Grant

Dig In! Community Garden Grant

Returning Municipal Applicants
ABOUT DIG IN!

The Dig In! Community Garden Grant 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.

GRANT SCHEDULE:

Application deadline: December 5th, 2025

Grant award notification: January 16th, 2026
Grant delivery: March - May 2026
Grant report deadline: November 2026

GRANTS AVAILBLE:

THIS APPLICATION FORM REQUIRES:
- Grant narrative responses
- Estimated grant budget Budget form can be found here.
- 3 - 5 photos of the garden from the past year
- 1-2 testimonials from participating community gardeners.
We recommend having all application components prepared prior to completing grant narrative questions prompted below. Once started, this form cannot be saved for completion later on.
Community Garden Contact Information
Municipality
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Applicant Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Second Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Second Applicant Title
Second Applicant Email
example@example.com
Garden Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Which describes your Municipal Community Garden*

Second-time Dig In! Grant ApplicantMulti-Year Applicant (3+ years)
Grant Application Questions
Describe how the community garden has benefited its participants and the community at large since its inception. (100 word minimum)*

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Please describe 1-2 challenges and 1-2 successes of the community garden in the past year. (100 word minimum)*

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All community gardens funded by Dig In! must have three leading garden committee members committed to the project. Please state the names and roles of the committee members and how the committee continues to share responsibilities of garden maintenance and administration. (75 word minimum)*

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State the amount of Dig In! funding requested. Summarize how the municipality hopes to use this funding and the 50% in-kind grant match to be supportive of the garden project. (100 word minimum)*

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Please confirm your submission of a projected budget form for 2026. Only required for applicants requesting partial or full monetary funds. (Budget form is available on https://form.jotform.com/252804266095157)*

Yes, I submitted the budget form.
Upload the projected grant budget. Budget template is linked at the top of the page, or at citygreenonline.org/dig-in

Include estimates for site grading, fencing, irrigation, soil, raised beds, surface materials, seating and outdoor structures, as applicable.
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Attach 3-5 photos of the Community Garden from the last year. Include at least one photo of the garden as a whole, so most of the garden site is in view.

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Attach 1-2 testimonials from participating community gardeners in support of the garden.

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