Participant Criteria (GIAB)

Who can participate

Because GIAB is wildly popular, offered at no cost to participants and resources are limited, only select applicants will receive gardening kits. See if your nonprofit or community organization qualifies to apply:

Supports youth and low-income families, educating about the benefits of growing vegetables and providing easy, affordable access to healthy foods
Has a significant number of participants who can actively garden (plant, water, weed and harvest)
Has multiple staff or volunteers dedicated to assisting GIAB participants
Can commit to participate in GIAB and make good use of plants, supplies and growing support for three years

Requirements for
participation

Location

Must receive minimum 5 to 7 hours of sun daily.
Must have easy access to water. Overhead or sprinkler watering is not recommended.
Have landlord approval to place 3’ x 3’ garden container(s) on the property.
Box is not suitable for balconies or wooden decks. If necessary, boxes may be placed on slightly uneven, solid surfaces like concrete or gravel.

Responsibilities

Pick up all materials from a distribution site and deliver them to your garden.
Fully plant all boxes and confirm location(s) within two weeks of pick up.
Make instruction and/or classes available to program participants at no charge.
Maintain and harvest the box for the full growing season, June through September.

Communication

Respond promptly to requests for photos, stories and testimonials about your program and harvest records.
Keep contact information current during growing season and to be available to assist with site visits.
Complete final evaluation form, documenting how you used all resources.

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