Funding Opportunities for Local Learning Initiatives
GrantID: 75329
Grant Funding Amount Low: $3,000
Deadline: October 15, 2025
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
A community-focused funding opportunity is available to support projects that enhance local knowledge, engagement, and access to sustainable food and agricultural practices. This opportunity provides financial assistance to help organizations expand education, outreach, and training related to topics such as community gardening, urban farming, and other environmental or agricultural learning activities. The goal is to empower residents, strengthen neighborhood connections, and encourage healthier, more sustainable living across local communities.
Funding is offered to nonprofit organizations and community-based groups that partner with a qualifying fiscal sponsor. The opportunity is not open to individuals or private businesses. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to community benefit through education or hands-on learning programs that take place within the designated city area. Projects should help residents gain skills or knowledge that contribute to long-term community resilience, food equity, and environmental awareness.
The available award amount for selected applicants is up to $30,000. Funds may be used for program development, educational materials, staff support, or direct community engagement activities. Applicants are encouraged to design initiatives that reach a broad audience and foster collaboration among neighborhoods, schools, and local organizations.
This grant is offered to groups located within the city and its neighborhoods, with applications generally accepted in the early fall each year. It provides a meaningful opportunity for organizations that wish to make a difference through education, sustainability, and community-driven food system initiatives. By supporting local groups that teach and inspire others, this funding helps strengthen the overall fabric of the community, promoting learning and participation in activities that make the urban environment healthier, greener, and more inclusive for everyone.
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