In the past year alone, Springfield Community Gardens, along with their volunteers, have helped distribute over 280,000 pounds of free produce to impact over 20,000 individuals! They are passionate about using their network of volunteer-led gardens to not only grow healthy food, but also build relationships and generate social capital within each neighborhood.

This $1.3 million grant has benefitted close to 300 adults and children in Springfield. The average member has increased their income by $505 a month for those who remain active in the program.

The quality of your grant proposal depends on the quality of the program you have created or will create, so making a plan is critical. The most obvious area your program planning should address is the current community/organizational need and any local or national gaps in service.