OBUGS Grant



Organization - OBUGS
Grant Amount - $24,770
Foundation - California Endowment
Grant Purpose - Promoting Community-Sustained Agriculture in West Oakland: To build the capacity of a culturally appropriate urban farm and food distribution initiative serving residents of West Oakland to position the project as a model and advisor for Oakland.


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