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.

$40,000

Active

Rolling Deadline

Recurring

Grant Description

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.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$40,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

Funds cover up to 800 soil tests. Participating growers are responsible for shipping costs to the Cornell Soil Health Lab.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Individuals

Native American tribal organizations

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

Key Dates

Application Opens

March 13, 2024

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Kendall Hough

urbanagriculture@agriculture.ny.gov

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