Grants

The Advancing Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems in Pulaski County initiative supports gardens that help reduce food insecurity through community, individual, and backyard gardening. 

The Central Arkansas Sphinx Foundation (CASF) invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for Phase II microgrant funding to strengthen and expand urban agriculture efforts throughout Pulaski County. This funding opportunity is made possible through support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) and To Improve Mississippi Economics, Inc. (T.I.M.E., Inc.).
 

These microgrants are intended to:

• Expand the capacity of existing urban community/farm and individual urban farming.

• Support the development of new urban agriculture initiatives.

• Increase access to fresh, locally grown food while helping address food insecurity in Pulaski County.
   

Awarded funds may be used for approved garden supplies and materials.

 

Allowable Expenses: Examples

• Soil

• Mulch

• Raised garden beds

• Plants

• Seeds

• Garden Tools

 

Non-Allowable Expenses: Examples

• Staff, personnel, consultants, workshop training

• Land purchases, rental fees

• Equipment 

• Soil disturbing activities'
   

You are ineligible to apply for the Phase II Microgrant Initiative if you part of the Community Garden Health Block Research Program.