Community Garden Application

Build a community garden with support from NKCDC

About this opportunity

As part of a community revitalization plan focused on health, wellness, and healing, New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) has partnered with Rite Aid Healthy Futures to build, maintain, and program several garden spaces. The goal is improved health outcomes for children and families in Kensington, Philadelphia.

This opportunity for community-run gardens includes $3,000 – $5,000 in financial support for each space, and comes with free programming from NKCDC’s Community Health Workers and nutrition education team, as well as our new Cure Violence initiative. NKCDC programming will include services like meal kits, emergency food assistance, SNAP-Ed nutrition education, healthy cooking classes, and health resources. Community leaders/resident sponsors will be given access to training about community gardening as well as trauma.

Eligibility

Eligible spaces include existing gardens or proposed gardens. Priority will be given to sites that are within the area bounded by Allegheny, Frankford and Lehigh Avenues and Front Street, as shown on the map. Applicants must have some form of control over their proposed garden site, and must be willing to provide public access to their garden and encourage neighbors to participate in activities on the site.

Your commitment

Community leaders/resident sponsors for each garden space must commit to maintaining their space, keeping it accessible to everyone, allowing NKCDC programming there, and working to get more neighbors to participate.

To apply

Please complete the questions below by June 12, 2023. If you have questions or need assistance, contact Roberta Dubuclet at 215-427-0350 x109.

Application

Contact Info
Name*
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Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Phone*
Please answer the following questions briefly
1. Who owns the land that the proposed community garden will be built on? Do you have control of space? Do you have a lease or own the space? How long have you had access to space?*
2. Are you interested in, or have you previously participated in the side lot acquisition program?*
- Yes
- No
3. What is the address of the proposed space? Describe the space. Send photos if possible.
Address
Street Address ZIP / Postal Code
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4. How is the space currently being used?*
5. Do neighbors currently have access to the space? Please describe who and how many people are using the space.*
6. Will you need the assistance of a gardener with planting?*
- Yes
- No
7. Would you be interested in serving as a paid community supporter for up to 20 hours a month for the space you are proposing to be included in our program?*
- Yes
- No
8. Are you applying as a resident or on behalf of an organization? If so, what is the name of the organization?*
9. What skills or qualities do you have to operate a community garden?*
10. What would you do with $3,000 for a garden space? Please give a brief narrative of how the money would be spent.*
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Community Garden Application

Build a community garden with support from NKCDC

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Your commitment

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Application

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