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Approximately $1 million in funding is available from the People’s Garden Initiative through USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, in partnership with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) 2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The program will fund projects that support community-based gardens promoting sustainable agriculture practices that benefit people and wildlife. Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2025. Learn more and apply here: Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2025 Request for Proposals

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The simple act of planting a garden can have big impacts -- from building a more diverse and resilient local food system to empowering communities to address issues like nutrition access and climate change.

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Do you have a community farm or garden that you’d like to designate a People’s Garden? Join us!

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Food Access,
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Watch the People’s Gardens Grow!

See what’s happening at the USDA’s headquarters garden in Washington, D.C. and our 17 urban hubs and locations across the nation and beyond.

Join the People’s Garden community.
Grow using sustainable practices that benefit people and wildlife.
Teach about local, resilient food systems.

All gardens located on federal property will donate food to local communities.

Latest News and Media

USDA People's Garden Invites You to Join Us!
People's Garden Brochure (English) (PDF, 1.9 MB)
People's Garden Brochure (Spanish) (PDF, 2.5 MB)
News Release: USDA Opens People’s Garden Initiative to Gardens Nationwide
News Release: USDA Renews People’s Garden Initiative

Learn more about USDA assistance for urban farms and gardens.