Garden Partnership Program Application 2026

Garden Partnership Program Application

Due April 20, 2026
School Gardens

Site assessment and garden design
Soil assesments and testing resources
Seasonal crop plans aligned with the school year
Seeds and starter plants
Teacher coaching and on site demonstrations
Field trip opportunities

Technical assistance

Community Gardens

Garden layout and crop planning
Soil health guidance
Volunteer and community engagement strategies
Hands on workshops
Sustainability check ins

Technical assistance

Aspiring Market Growers

Production and succession planning
Infrastructure consultation
Record keeping tools
Market readiness coaching

Site navigation

Access to resources

All partners are encouraged to participate in farm/garden work-share, partner meet-ups and hands-on workshops. Everyone has access to Edible Flint's resource guides and seed bank.

Program cost is $50 is selected as 2026 site. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Garden Partners recieve ~26hrs of techincal assistance through the season.

The program runs from May 1- Oct 31

The Garden Partnership Program is made possible through the generous support of Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Name*

First NameLast Name
Farm/Garden Name (if applicable)
Organization or School (if applicable)
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Site Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Community GardenAspiring Market GardenSchool GardenOther
UrbanRuralSuburban
Community GardenMarket GardenBackyard GardenSchool GardenOther
If other, please explain.
YesNo
Please elaborate on your previous experience growing:
OwnLeaseOrganizational/School PropertyLand Bank Lease, Adopt-A-Lot, Clean and GreenCommon Area (ie. Apartment Complex Greenspace)I don't currently have a space to grow.Other
If other, please explain.
How many total people will oversee this garden project? (Include # of lead volunteers, individuals, or employees)*
How connected do you feel to other farmers/gardeners?*

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1 is Not connected, 5 is Extremely connected
How connected do you feel to places to distribute/donate your produce?*

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How confident are you that you can find the information you need related to the following:
Accessing urban gardening/farming methods*

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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Volunteers/garden support*

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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Soil/nutrient management *

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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Farm/garden supplies*

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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
Water access*

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1 is Worst, 5 is Best
What do you currently or aspire to grow at your farm/garden?*
Where does the produce you grow go?*
YesNoMaybe, I'd like to learn more.
YesNo
In groundRaised bedsContainersPesticidesNo presticides/chemicalsOrganicRegenerativePermaculture
One time volunteer recruitmentOngoing volunteer recruitmentGarden planning/crop rotationSoil healthSoil testingCompostingPlant carePest controlGrantwritingBusiness plan developmentCommunity engagementProduce safety/washingStorageHoophouse careI want a hoophouseI would like to host educational opportunitiesI would like to host field tripsI need access to borrow tools/equipmentWater accessIrrigation system/Drip LineCompanion PlantingTillingMarketingNetworking with other growers
Should be Empty:

Garden Partnership Program Application

How confident are you that you can find the information you need related to the following: