Local Government Food Policy Database
Garden Irrigation Fund, Funds Transfer
| Jurisdiction Name | Baltimore City |
| State / Province | MD |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 620,961 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Policy Links |
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| Policy Type | funds transfer |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agriculture, community garden, funding, grant, grant program, irrigation, public funds, urban, urban agriculture, water access |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Baltimore City Board of Estimates |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Parks & People Foundation |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Baltimore City Department of Planning, Baltimore City Office of Sustainability, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Baltimore Green Space |
| Funding Amount | $3000/garden site; $24,000 appropriated by Board of Estimates in 2012 as a transfer of funds |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
Established the Garden Irrigation Fund Program to provide up to $3,000 of support for the installation of direct lines into community garden sites in need of water access |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/BOE/BOEAgenda05-02-12FULL.pdf |
