Rooted in Sovereignty
Keep Growing Detroit (KGD) will use this grant to strengthen the social infrastructure that underpins Detroit’s large and diverse urban agriculture network. Through a year of interconnected programming—including seasonal grower gatherings, intergenerational storytelling and cultural workshops, hands-on education, and citywide events—KGD aims to deepen the relationships, shared knowledge, and cultural continuity that sustain community-led food production. The program anticipates engaging hundreds of gardens and farms, positioning Detroiters not only as food producers but as stewards of food traditions and mutual support networks. The project aligns with Americana’s Ag/FS priority by nurturing the social systems required for a resilient, community-driven local food ecosystem by strengthening cultural connections and grower-to-grower collaboration.