Slow Food DFW recognizes these organizations, school and community gardens and farms that are dedicated to and passionate about growing food, community and understanding of good, clean, fair food for all. The Slow Food DFW Growing Grants program has been created in order to fill gaps that we see in traditional funding sources for local food-related projects. Priority for funding was given to Black, Indigenous, LatinX, People of Color, women and/or veteran lead, use of local skills and resources and availability of locally grown food.
The Slow Food DFW Growing Grants of $500 are awarded to the following ten organizations in 2021. The growing projects and farms support local food producers working to create a more resilient, equitable, diverse, and healthy food system.
GROWING GRANT 2021 AWARDEES
Braga Farms – Redefining Locally Grown as a family farm, growing and raising everything in the most natural and wholesome way possible.
The Oak Cliff Veggie Project – A people first empowerment organization dedicated to cultivating healthier, stronger and more self reliant communities throughout the “food desert” areas of the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex.
Belovely Community Garden – Feeds fresh veggies to (mostly) seniors for free and helps end food apartheid in her community
Kemp Farmers Market – Start up to organize a farmer’s market in downtown Kemp that will support and encourage local producers to sell their products, educate customers and establish a Community Garden to involve and educate local townspeople.
GP Ranch – A veteran-owned family Farm and Ranch that specializes in sustainably raised Bison, poultry , pork and vegetables
Taste Project (dba Taste Community Restaurant) / Taste Community Garden – Taste Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit established simply to feed people one community at a time. Funds towards a community garden outside the restaurant.
Pantherville Urban Farm – Practical Wellness. Permaculture, increasing awareness of locally owned regenerative farming practices – a growing farm in place since Jan 2020.
Hip Hop Crop Curriculum – Inspires school staff, faculty, parents & guardians with the intention of holistically encouraging children and young adults to grow and connect to the land as a unit! Improves health holistically.
Lake Highlands Garden Project – Student-led garden project to grow vegetable and fruit trees at High School and Elementary School.
Pine Tree Community Garden – Engages residents in outdoor activities that encourage communication, learning, and cultural exchange. Builds a source of community pride that promotes health, volunteering, and teaches our youth about nature.
