"Gardenburger™ Community Garden Grants were conceived as a way to encourage everyone to eat better by giving them access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and to support the spirit of community that comes from nurturing a shared plot of land.," says the grant description. Monetary awards range from $1,000 to $10,000, and all varieties of organizations ("neighborhood associations, schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs - as long as your activities are garden-related") are encouraged to apply by May 15, 2009.

For donors who want to encourage healthy habits for growing generations, this grant opportunity is a great one. In this modern era, with grocery stores on every corner, it is hard to know where your food comes from, who grew it, and what chemicals were used in the growth/processing. It is time we got back to understanding all of these elements of food production, so that we can live healthier, and better quality lives. What better way is there to teach children, and adults, about food politics, than to have them participate in the growing of their own food?