The Vermont Fruit & Nut Tree Grant focuses on increasing access to fruit and nut trees through plantings and related education at select community garden sites across the state.
Donor Name: Vermont Community Garden Network
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $500-$1,000
Details:
This grant program is a collaboration between the Vermont Garden Network (VGN) and the VT Urban & Community Forestry Program (VT UCF). Additional funding comes from Branch Out Burlington.
Goals of the Program
- To support planting fruit and nut trees at community garden sites in Vermont.
- To prioritize planting of these trees at sites serving underserved populations.
- To ensure survival and proper care of these trees through grant guidance, educational offerings, and sharing resources.
- To develop and share success stories and best practices for community fruit and nut tree planting, care and use.
Funding Information
Grants range from $500-$1,000 to fund the purchase of fruit and nut trees and related care supplies (i.e. organic fertilizer, protective fencing, Limited funding is also available for related projects to enhance the site’s fruit and nut tree plantings (such as irrigation or companion plants).
For more information, visit VCGN.
