We will consider grant applications from any group of private individuals, homeowner's associations, private, public and non-profit organizations, schools....just about anybody who has or hopes to start a community garden in Charlottesville, Albemarle or the neighboring region.

What we ask of you is that:

• any funds must be used for the purpose for which they were given or returned.
• you allow us to list your garden as a grant recipient on this website and in related promotional materials for Tom's Garden.

We also ask you to pledge in good fatih that you will

• find opportunities to use your garden occasionally for an educational purpose.
• donate produce from your garden to the hungry at least once during each growing season.

Our Spring Grants will be determined on or about April 1, 2010. Applications are due on or before March 15, 2010

Our Fall Grants will be determined on or about October 1, 2010. Applications are due on or before September 15, 2010

For 2010, the grant limit is $250.00. The grant application will ask you to specify the level of funding you need based on your budget.

Download the grant application in PDF form.

Download the grant application in Word form.

If you have questions about the grant application, contact us.