Continuing to GROW Our FUTURE!
The Cultivate Garden Program exists to help communities grow their own food while advancing long-term food security. Through this program, Tango Charities provides fruits and vegetables for planting and, in select cases, raised bed rebuild support to nonprofits, religious organizations, and schools committed to fighting hunger locally.
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Rather than a one-time donation, Cultivate is designed to create ongoing, measurable impact by empowering organizations to grow food and report the results back to our community.
The Bridge
Our first garden will be placed at The Bridge in Dallas, TX.
We will break ground on January 21, 2019 (MLK Day). The food from the garden will benefit the clients of the shelter and their partner organization --The Stewpot.
Scroll down to find out how you can help.
Who Can Apply?
The Cultivate Garden Program is open to:
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Nonprofit organizations
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Religious organizations
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Schools (K–12 and higher education)
Applicants must have:
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An existing or planned garden space
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A designated garden lead or coordinator
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The ability to track and report food production by weight
Applications are reviewed twice per year:
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Spring Cycle: March 20 – April 14
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Fall Cycle: August 4 – September 4
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All applications must be submitted within the open application window. Not all applicants will be selected.
What You Can Request
Planting Support
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Vegetable plants
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Fruit plants
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Seasonal produce selections based on availability
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Garden Bed Rebuild Support (Limited Availability)
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Rebuilding or repairing existing raised garden beds
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Support is based on need, capacity, and impact potential
All resources are provided at no cost to selected organizations.
Reporting &
Accountability
To ensure we are tracking real impact and growing this program responsibly, all selected organizations agree to:
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Submit a report every 3 months
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Track food produced by weight (pounds)
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Share how the harvested food is used (meals served, families supported, programs supplied)
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This data allows Tango Charities to:
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Measure total food grown through Cultivate
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Improve future garden support
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Share impact stories with partners and donors
Apply Here!
Applications are reviewed based on:
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Community need
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Organizational capacity to maintain the garden
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Clarity of plan for planting, harvesting, and distribution
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Ability to report impact consistently
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Alignment with Tango Charities’ mission to fight hunger
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If your organization is committed to growing food and strengthening food security in your community, we invite you to apply during the next open cycle.
Featured on ABC
Marcus Moore with WFAA-8 (ABC) features Tango Charities and F.A.R.M. (Farmers Assisting Returning Military) in this segment and ties it all together from dining out to harvesting crops to providing fresh meals to people in need.
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