NEW GARDEN APPLICATION
ABOUT GROW:Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership’s Garden Resources of Warren (GROW) Program is an urban agriculture program that works to address the identified food desert areas of Warren by providing technical support andleadership development for Warren'scommunity gardens; educational programming; and management of the Warren Farmer'sMarket. GROW partners with many organizations and community members to increase access to healthy, affordable locally grown foods. GROW is committed to developing a local and regional food system that reducesfood insecurity and creates economic development opportunities. GROWparticipates inlocal and regional food policy and networking coalitions, such as the Trumbull County Health Department Creating Healthy Communities Coalition, the Mahoning Valley Food Coalition, and the Northeast Ohio Regional Food Collaboration.
Garden Site Eligibility:TNP will assist garden organizers in determining an appropriate garden site location whether you already have access to/permission to use a specific property or you are still looking for a location to use for a garden. If you are interested in a Lots to Love application that is reserved for projects on select land parcels, please contact TNP.
Proposed Garden Name: ______
Organization/Group Name (if applicable): ______
Primary Contact: ______
Phone number: ______Contact E-mail Address: ______
Alternate Contact: ______
Phone number: ______Contact E-mail Address: ______
Project site (parcel number or address): ______
Why did you choose this site?
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Would you be willing to consider another site (please circle your answer)? YesNo
Garden Project Description:
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How will your garden benefit the community or neighborhood that it will be located in? ______
Who will be involved with this project besides your primary and alternate contacts? This answer could include individuals, groups, partner organizations, or partner businesses.
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What do you anticipate needing for the installation of the project? (materials, tools, labor, etc.)
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What long-term maintenance do you anticipate being needed for this project and who will be responsible for it?
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How will your group handle the costs of maintenance needed to sustain the project? How will you acquire additional funding if needed?
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In order to be considered for support from the GROW Program you must gather neighborhood support for your project. We require an absolute minimum of 5 neighborhood signatures to consider your project, but highly recommend that you get as many signatures of support form nearby residents and/or businesses. Please use the attached sheet to collect signatures.
Please feel free to attach any supporting documents for your garden project. Additional supporting documents could include: letters of support, pictures or sketches to help illustrate your vision for the project, documentation of additional funds raised for the project, etc.
Community Garden Neighborhood Support PetitionGarden Project Name:______
By signing this petition, I agree that I understand and support the proposed community garden land reuse project in my neighborhood.
Name (please print): / Signature: / Street Address:
Please collect as many signatures as you can, especially from neighbors who own and or live in property directly adjacent (next door) to the project site. Applications with fewer than 5 signatures may not be considered. Applications with at least 10 signatures are preferred.
Please complete the following budget estimate as accurately as possible. You must include a cost for each anticipated expense, including labor and installation costs. TNP does not guarantee that all items in the proposed budget will be funded through the GROW Program. Your provided budget will help us identify ways we can support the project if existing funding is available or assist us in seeking funding opportunities that may align with your project.
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