Funding for new or expanding community gardens for 2011 season

Gardening Matters and the Dakota County Public Health Department are pleased to announce that funding is now available to establish new or expand existing community gardens in Dakota County.

These gardens are growing fresh, healthy produce and increasing access to fruits and vegetablers to those who have less access (i.e., low income, etc.)

This funding is provided by the Dakota County Public Health Department (DCPHD) through the State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) funded by the Minnesota Department of Health to establish sustainable community gardens for the purpose of decreasing the incidence and severity of chronic disease attributed to poor nutrition and lack of exercise.

Funding Application in WORD or PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

Press Release

Information Session
Thursday, August 26 - 6:30-8:30pm
Galaxie Library 14955 Galaxie Av., Apple Valley, MN 55124
PH:952-891-7045

Call or email with questions! 
kelsey.gardeningmatters@gmail.com and 612-492-8964

UPDATE!
Dakota County proclaims August as
Community Gardening Month!
see Proclamation

How to Start a Community Garden

Learn how to maximize the potential, minimize the risk, identify community partners and develop a community garden on a solid foundation for a successful and sustainable community garden!

September 16 – 6:15-8:15pm
Wescott Library 1340 Wescott, Eagan

Click here for other workshop times and dates in the metro area

Reporting forms for 2010 funding recipients

Produce Donation Log

Online Reporting of Expenses