McLaughlin Grows Educational Garden This match grant will leverage funds raised from other sources to construct a growing space next to an existing community farm in Muskegon. The new space will include no-till farm beds that students from area schools can use to grow and harvest produce that they can take home to their families. […]
Bethany Housing Ministries dba Community Encompass – $5,000 Read More »
Developing Edible Education in Greenfield Village 2023 This grant will support the development of the first Edible Education “walkshop” at Greenfield Village to help visitors to the reconstructed Detroit’s Central Market understand how food is grown, prepared, and consumed, and how the food system affects personal, community, and environmental health.
Edison Institute – $20,000 Read More »
DPSCD’s Horticulture Program This grant will provide one year of supplemental salary support for a horticulture teacher at Randolph Career and Technical Center. The Randolph CTE provides high school students with a career pathway education program that includes hands-on learning, job shadowing, project learning, apprenticeships, and certifications in various fields, including horticulture.
DPS Foundation – $7,500 Read More »
Fostering a Circular Economy Rooted in Regional Food Systems This grant will expand programs that connect small- and medium-sized farmers in northeast Michigan to communities in need of fresh local produce. Project partners will establish pop-up farmers markets in eight communities, connect farmers to food service facilities at senior centers, schools, and other institutions, and
United Way of Northeast Michigan – $20,000 Read More »
