Seed Money Challenge — Seed Money (community food gardens)

A crowdfunding challenge plus matching grants for community food garden projects, including urban farms and school growing spaces. Every participant raises money whether or not they win the top grants.

Typical award: Crowdfunded total plus grants of $100–$1,000
Deadline: Annual fall challenge
Type of support: Funding / grants · Community food systems
Who can apply: Non-profit, Other
Fits these operations: Urban farm, Vegetables & produce, Mixed / diversified

The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.

Am I eligible?

Open nationwide — check for state-level ranking or set-asides
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested

How to apply

1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact Seed Money (community food gardens) before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit before the posted deadline; late applications are not accepted
5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting

What you'll need

Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit

Timeline & contact

Expect 2–6 months from deadline to award notice, plus contracting time

Get help: Seed Money (community food gardens) — contact details are on the official program page

Ready to apply?

Applications go through Seed Money (community food gardens), not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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