The primary goal or the goals of this project to grow the starts we need for our programming and to integrate greenhouse education into our network of community-led urban agriculture

This $349,124 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service through the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (CFDA 10.935) program. The award was made on September 30, 2023 to the Oregon-based nonprofit organization Growing Gardens.

The primary goals of this 3-year project are to grow the urban agricultural training capacity of Growing Gardens and integrate greenhouse education into their network of community-led urban agriculture initiatives. By building urban farming skills and knowledge at the community level, the project aims to support food sovereignty and climate resilience for local BIPOC and all communities in the greater Portland area. Key activities funded include hands-on garden education for K-12 students and families, youth leadership development focused on food justice and agricultural careers, home gardening and nutrition education for low-income residents, and planning for urban greenhouse infrastructure to enhance local food production.

By building urban agricultural skills and knowledge at the community level, we intend to support food sovereignty and climate resilience for local bipoc and all communities in the greater portland area.