2024 New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program
This program provides free soil testing for community gardens in New York State to ensure food safety and promote soil health by analyzing heavy metals and nutrients.
The New York State Community Gardens Soil Testing Program, in partnership with Cornell Soil Health Lab, offers free soil testing for eligible community gardens in New York State to analyze heavy metals and nutrients. Technical support and education are provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York team. The program aims to promote food safety and soil health in community gardens. Applications are accepted from March 13, 2024, until funding is exhausted.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$40,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Funds cover up to 800 soil tests. Participating growers are responsible for shipping costs to the Cornell Soil Health Lab.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include food-producing community gardens in New York State. Individual community growers are also eligible to apply. Entities with multiple gardens must submit one application per garden.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 13, 2024
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Kendall Hough
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