Apply for a garden
Green Corn Project (GCP) is a nonprofit organization that educates and assists people in growing organic food gardens. GCP provides the materials and education to establish gardens at homes or other living environments, schools, and community centers. Please review the following criteria and follow the link at the end of the page to complete the application form.
In order to receive a GCP garden, participants must fall into one of the following categories:
- People who are unable to purchase adequate nutritious food due to low income or lack of access
- People receiving financial assistance from a government agency
- People with disabilities, including impaired sight, hearing, speech, or movement
- Schools or community centers that serve people from the above categories
GCP garden recipients must agree to:
- Be present at the garden site during the entire installation and replantings. The recipient should participate in these activities as much as physically able.
- Volunteer at a Dig-in to assist in replanting or building another garden (if physically able). Organizations and schools are exempt from this requirement.
- Take care of the garden plot. Gardeners must water, weed, plant, and tend to the garden plot for at least one year from the date of digging.
- Furnish proof that the agency or institution that owns the site authorizes the planting.
GCP agrees to provide:
- All materials necessary to establish an organic food garden,
- A team leader and group of volunteers to supervise planting during a Dig-in event,
- Educational written materials,
- Support for the gardener for two years (if the gardener remains active) in the form of a mentor and seasonal (fall and spring) refurbishment, with the gardener taking more responsibility each season.
To apply to be a garden recipient, please fill out our garden application form. Green Corn Project will notify you regarding the status of your application. An initial visit to assess the gardening space will be scheduled.
Garden Application
Apply for a garden
Green Corn Project (GCP) is a nonprofit organization that educates and assists people in growing organic food gardens. GCP provides the materials and education to establish gardens at homes or other living environments, schools, and community centers. Please review the following criteria and follow the link at the end of the page to complete the application form.
In order to receive a GCP garden, participants must fall into one of the following categories:
GCP garden recipients must agree to:
GCP agrees to provide:
To apply to be a garden recipient, please fill out our garden application form. Green Corn Project will notify you regarding the status of your application. An initial visit to assess the gardening space will be scheduled.
Garden Application