Detroit Farm-A-Lot Program
Detroit, United States · Operator: Eastern Market Partnership & City of Detroit Office of Sustainability
Overview
A $240,000 grant program launched by Eastern Market Partnership and City of Detroit Office of Sustainability in February 2026. Prioritizes Black- and Indigenous-led farms, youth-led projects, and initiatives in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Recipients (including Grow Moore Produce, Brightmoor Artisans Collectives, Chang Hill Tribe, and Leilu Gardens) advance food access, climate education, and sustainable agricultural practices through December 2026.
Citizen participation
Community-driven participation with emphasis on BIPOC and youth-led projects. Open to Detroit residents participating in food access, climate education, and sustainable land use initiatives.
Operating model
Grant-funded support model. $240,000 total funding from Eastern Market Partnership and City of Detroit (February 2026). Nine selected projects implement food access programs, climate education, and agricultural outreach through December 2026.
Impact
Expands fresh food access across Detroit neighborhoods, promotes climate education, and supports sustainable land use. Advances equity by investing in BIPOC and youth-led urban agriculture initiatives in underresourced communities.
Land tenure
Public grant-funded arrangement with contract period through December 2026
Crops
- vegetables
- greens
- herbs
Scale
Nine farming projects funded in 2026 grant round
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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