Big Green Community Garden Grant - Charleston
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Big Green Community Garden Grant
Big Green is granting gardens to community spaces to increase local food production and expand access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant foods. Through this product donation, selected organizations will receive Big Green gardens, including garden beds, soil, and irrigation support, to grow more food for and with their communities.
Note: This is a product donation only. No cash awards will be given.
Schools are not eligible; however, community organizations that work with schools may apply if food is grown for the broader community, not solely for school use.
Why It Matters
Community gardens are powerful tools for change. They:
• Build food security and self-reliance
• Support environmental and cultural resilience
• Bring neighbors together through shared purpose
• Grow leadership and skills from the ground up
What the Garden Grant Provides
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Selected organizations will receive:
- Garden beds
- Soil to support food-growing capacity
- Irrigation kits (based on site readiness)
- Resources and guidance for garden installation and growing success
Organizations may request multiple gardens based on their community goals and available space.
Who Should Apply
Grassroots, community-based organizations working to expand local food production or distribution in Charleston metro areas — especially those finding innovative ways to sustain or grow operations in response to funding reductions or community need.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Charleston Grow Local Grant, applicants must:
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing.
Eligible entities may include—but are not limited to—community gardens, urban farms, food distribution centers, or faith-based organizations leading local food access or education projects.
Demonstrate meaningful community engagement and a clear commitment to equitable access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food.
Operate within the Charleston metropolitan area.
Preference will be given to organizations serving historically disinvested or food-insecure communities.
Timeline
Grant Opens: November 6
Grant Closes: November 30
Award Announcements: December 5
Grant Reporting: October 2026