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Tango Charities: Cultivate Garden Project Application
SECTION 1: Organization Information
1.
Organization Name
2.
What type of organization are you?
Nonprofit Organization
Religious Organization
K–12 School
Higher Education Institution
3.
Organization Website (if applicable)
4.
Organization Address
5.
Primary Contact Name
6.
Primary Contact Title / Role
7.
Primary Contact Email Address
8.
Primary Contact Phone Number
SECTION 2: Garden Lead / Coordinator
9.
Do you have a designated garden lead or coordinator?
Yes, it is the same as the primary contact above
Yes, it is a different person
No, but we are in the process of identifying one
10.
If your garden lead is a different person, please provide their name, title, email, and phone number.
SECTION 3: Garden Space & Readiness
11.
Does your organization currently have a garden space?
Yes, we have an active garden
Yes, we have a garden space but it is not currently active
No, but we have a planned/designated space ready
12.
Please describe your current or planned garden space (size, location on property, setup, etc.)
13.
Is your garden space raised beds, in-ground, or a combination?
Raised beds only
In-ground only
Combination of both
Not yet determined
14.
Approximately how many people does your organization serve or have the potential to serve through this garden?
Fewer than 25
25–100
101–250
251–500
More than 500
SECTION 4: Support Requested
15.
What type of support are you requesting? (Select all that apply)
Vegetable plants
Fruit plants
Seasonal produce selections (based on availability)
Garden bed rebuild / repair support
16.
If you are requesting garden bed rebuild or repair support, please describe the current condition of your beds and what work is needed.
17.
Please describe your planting plan — what do you intend to grow, and during what seasons?
18.
How do you plan to distribute or use the food you grow? (Select all that apply)
Meals served on-site (soup kitchen, cafeteria, food pantry, etc.)
Distributed to families in need
Supplied to other hunger-relief programs
Used in educational programs
Other (please describe)
19.
If you selected "Other" above, please describe.
SECTION 5: Reporting & Accountability
20.
Are you able to track and report food production by weight (pounds)?
Yes, we already do this
Yes, we can implement this process
Unsure — we would need guidance
21.
Are you able to submit a progress report every 3 months detailing food grown, how it was used, and the number of people served?
Yes, we fully commit to this
We may need support or guidance to do this
No, we cannot commit to this
22.
Who will be responsible for submitting quarterly reports?
SECTION 6: Mission Alignment & Community Need
23.
Briefly describe the food insecurity challenge in your community and why your organization is committed to addressing it.
24.
How does this garden align with your organization's existing programs or mission?
25.
Have you previously received support from Tango Charities?
Yes
No
26.
If yes, please describe the support received and the outcome.
SECTION 7: Final Acknowledgments
27.
Which application cycle are you applying for?
Spring Cycle (March 20 – April 14)
Fall Cycle (August 4 – September 4)
28.
Please acknowledge the following program requirements. (All boxes must be checked to submit.)
I confirm our organization has an existing or planned garden space
I confirm we have or are identifying a designated garden lead/coordinator
I agree to track food production by weight (pounds)
I agree to submit a report every 3 months
I understand that not all applicants will be selected
I understand all resources are provided at no cost to selected organizations
29.
Is there anything else you would like Tango Charities to know about your organization or garden project?