This mini-grant program is intended to provide funds for micro-pilots of such programs in the hopes that GrowBoston can learn from organizations with experience in this area and move towards a more robust investment in this work in the future.
Donor Name: GrowBoston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
GrowBoston is interested in exploring possible models for supporting Boston residents with the care and maintenance of fruit trees on their land.
The purpose of this grant program is to invest in the thriving of Boston’s existing fruit trees and assist residents to cultivate them as a food source for themselves and their communities. Maintaining the health of fruit trees prevents rodents and also improves and preserves tree canopy. Additionally, healthy fruit trees are beneficial to pollinators, which are essential to both the local ecosystem and food system.
Funding Information
GrowBoston is offering a total of $30,000 for nonprofit organizations with expertise in fruit tree care and maintenance to create a scalable micro-pilot program supporting residents to help fruit trees thrive that are located on residents’ land. Such a program may include education, technical assistance, or a combination of the two, and this micro-pilot must be completed by December 15, 2024. Of particular interest are fruit trees in low-income or primarily BIPOC neighborhoods. These grants are being made available from City of Boston Operating Funds.
Allowed Uses of Funding
- This grant is for supplies, outreach expenses, program staff time, and other expenses necessary to operate the program. Up to 10% of the grant budget can be for indirect/administrative costs or a fiscal sponsorship fee.
- The following expenses are not allowed using City of Boston operating budget grant funds: gift cards, rent, utilities, alcoholic beverages, fundraising or lobbying activities, and/or salaries of staff not involved with directly delivering the program.
Eligibility Criteria
Recipients must be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit or a community-based organization partnering with a fiscal sponsor that is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. No grants can be awarded to individuals or for-profit businesses.
For more information, visit GrowBoston.
