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[M K]

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I share your interest and would love to learn about best practices ranging from plot size and communication with the surrounding community. 

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Mia

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• Some Curators and Artists From Toronto and China Seeking to Visit Community Gardens - 1 Update
• City of Toronto grants that may be relevant to community gardens - youth, arts, crisis response and Indigenous arts & culture - 1 Update

Some Curators and Artists From Toronto and China Seeking to Visit Community Gardens

Rebecca Catching <rebecca...@gmail.com>: Jul 15 04:21PM -0400 Hello Tuggers,   I got my start in gardening at the Dufferin Grove community garden and I’ve done some pro-bono work for the Milky Way garden in Parkdale.   I used to be a curator in China before I was doing this and I have some curator friends in Toronto who are doing a project with Xu Tan, who is a well-known artist who has participated in the Venice Biennale. Recently he has been working with gardening, botany and social engagement in Southern China and is planning to make a community garden of sorts.   You can see his bio here:   https://global.uchicago.edu/xu-tan XU Tan | University of Chicago Global global.uchicago.edu   We are looking to meet some people who are running interesting community gardens to know more about how you function and see the various kinds of spaces you have.   Community gardens in China do not really exist in China despite there being a large population of farmers who now live in cities. Many of these people would die to have a small patch of land but often the municipal government will rip out guerrilla gardening efforts. People often have to do it on the sly, like on the roof of this 30-story apartment building in Chongqing (see photo).   If anyone is keen to meet up, we would love to drop by and see your garden between July 30 and August 1st. Ideally we could organize a few gardens on the same day, but given the short notice we undestand the need to be flexible.   Thanks so much for your time.   Rebecca           Follow us on Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitygardendesign/reels/>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/tranquilitygardendesign/>, and TikTok <https://www.tiktok.com/@tranquilitygardendesign>, for hot tips on gardening, ecology and design!   Like our work? We would love a review on google https://g.page/r/CVXuTyvt3AalEAI/review

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City of Toronto grants that may be relevant to community gardens - youth, arts, crisis response and Indigenous arts & culture

Rhonda Teitel-Payne <rho...@torontourbangrowers.org>: Jul 15 02:25PM -0400 Applications open: 2025 Indigenous Arts and Culture Fund         The City of Toronto’s Indigenous Arts and Culture Fund (IACF) supports projects that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture.   IACF aims to spark new relationships between Indigenous artists, arts and culture professionals and potential partners at both the grassroots and institutional levels.   The deadline to apply for funding is Friday, October 3.   https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369a756450450456934ba3a380962ac20e9f     City of Toronto’s Identify 'N Impact (INI) Youth Grant Program     Are you part of a youth-led group (ages 15–29) with an idea to improve your community? Apply for up to $17,000 through the  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369ae7ab9e5da04335e69012a002ca135532  to support projects focused on:   Community safety & violence prevention     Civic engagement     Mental health & wellbeing     Skills development, education, arts, youth spaces, and sports (sports eligible in celebration of  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369ae7ab9e5da04335e69f0c9baed33abfd6 )       Priority for projects:   Led by  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369ae7ab9e5da04335e69b933f9d92732728 , Indigenous, Black, or 2SLGBTQ+ youth     Based in  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369ae7ab9e5da04335e6b59c183910b57c3a  or Emerging Neighbourhoods       Deadline: August 12, 2025, at 12 PM         Learn more about the Identify ‘N Impact (INI) Youth Grant and how to apply.         Session 1:   Thursday, July 17, 2025   4:00 PM – 5:30 PM   https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369ae7ab9e5da04335e6a3a380962ac20e9f           Session 2:   Wednesday, July 30, 2025   4:30 PM – 6:00 PM   https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebdb6cfa1d05167399e     Questions?   Asmaa Mohamed, Youth Development Unit:  mailto:asmaa.mohamed@toronto.ca   Grace Liu, Community Funding Unit:  mailto:grace.liu@toronto.ca     Calling Youth Leaders: Apply for a $3,000 Assistive Tech Grant   https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebd3d36765b5b371167  is offering $3,000 micro-grants to youth leaders (ages 15 to 30) who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with disabilities.     This opportunity supports youth-led teams to build and donate assistive devices while developing leadership and hands-on technical skills.     Eligible applicants must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or have Refugee Status, hold a personal bank account, assemble at least 10 volunteers, and commit to building and donating a minimum of 20 assistive devices.     Grant funds can be used for tools, 3D printers, and materials. Interested youth can  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebda5f25ff83f1556a7 .     Explore the Assistive Devices Library and build tutorials to get started.       Grant Opportunity: 2025 Creative Communities Projects – Toronto Arts Council   The Toronto Arts Council is offering funding through the https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebdd10b5795e9202321 .     This initiative supports projects that use arts and culture to enhance community engagement and address social issues.     Eligible applicants can receive funding to create projects that foster collaboration, build stronger communities, and promote inclusivity through creative expression.     The program encourages projects that involve diverse groups and aim to make a positive impact on the local community.     For more details on eligibility, funding amounts, and application guidelines, visit the  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebdd10b5795e9202321     Deadline for the application is August 5th, 2025.       General Crisis Response Fund   One-time financial assistance for projects that address a specific violent incident/crisis in a community.   For more information:  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebd2c10e71d98e9e653         Youth-Led Community Crisis Response Fund     One-time financial assistance to youth-led, youth-driven projects or activities that address a specific violent incident/crisis in a community   For More Information:  https://track.upaknee.com/c/443/12537a255eeb52025d48640a0c5a3692e439c6e51844369abd660c3b264a6ebd9012a002ca135532         Rhonda Teitel-Payne (she/her)   Co-coordinator   Toronto Urban Growers   http://www.torontourbangrowers.org       https://torontourbangrowers.org/city-support-for-urban-agriculture-1 @TOurbangrowers #iGrowTO

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