During 2008, 20 mini-grants totaling $6,000 were awarded to new and existing community gardens in Vermont for improvements including fencing, water systems, tool sheds, and signs/bulletin boards. Preference was given to gardens serving low to moderate income households.
Special thanks to the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation for providing funding for the 2008 VCGN community garden mini-grants
App # | Community Garden | Award $ | Mini-grant items approved | ||
1 | . | Hardwick Community Garden | $400.00 | tool shed | |
2 | . | East Village Community Garden | $225.00 | water system | |
3 | . | Archibald Neighborhood Garden | $250.00 | water system | |
4 | . | Rock Point North Community Garden | $225.00 | fencing | |
5 | . | Baird Park Community Garden | $300.00 | water system and sign | |
6 | . | Lakeview Community Garden | $250.00 | water system and fencing | |
7 | . | South Burlington Community Garden | $225.00 | sign and bulletin board | |
8 | . | Shelburne Meadows Community Garden | $375.00 | tool shed and sign | |
9 | . | Community Peace Garden (Winooski) | $400.00 | tool shed | |
10 | . | Williston Community Garden | $250.00 | water system and sign | |
11 | . | Brighton Community Garden | $300.00 | water system and sign | |
12 | . | Stowe Area Community Garden | $250.00 | fencing and sign | |
13 | . | Barton Senior Center Community Garden | $400.00 | water system, fencing, and sign | |
14 | . | Community Garden along the Missisquoi | $275.00 | water system and sign | |
15 | . | Rutland Community Garden | $375.00 | tool shed | |
16 | . | Marshfield Village Community Garden | $350.00 | fencing and sign | |
17 | . | SIT Community Garden | $275.00 | water system, fencing, and sign | |
18 | . | PCS Community School Garden | $325.00 | water system and sign | |
19 | . | Bellows Falls Community Garden | $300.00 | water system and fencing | |
20 | . | Coop Community Garden (Norwich) | $250.00 | water system | |
. | Total Award: | $6,000.00 |