UVA Community Garden

Project Basics

Project Sponsor: Grad & Family Living

Awarded: $4,735.00

Grant Awarded: Fall 2025

Project Status: Complete

Project Description 

  • Improve on-site composting of garden waste and waste generated at the local pantry by installing an aerated static composting system.
  • Produce biologically rich compost for the garden community.
  • Reduce organic waste from ending up in the landfill.
  • Share compost use and composting education with the garden community.

Project Links 

Project Application

Project Poster

Project Website

https://www.instagram.com/ucvillagegarden

Topics

Theme: Agriculture & Food Justice topic page, Department Sponsor topic page, Mini Projects (<$5K) topic page, Fall Mini-Grants topic page, Completed Projects topic page

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