Grants available for community gardens

To further strengthen Central Oregon’s food security, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is providing grants up to $2,000 to existing public community gardens throughout Central Oregon.

Grant applications are available beginning February 1, 2013 and due March 5, 2013.

Grants are available at http://coic2.org/community-development/food-systems/ or contact Katrina Van Dis kvandis@coic.org for an application.

This opportunity is part of Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council’s Cultivating Local Food project funded by the Meyer Memorial Trust to support Oregon-based food system projects.