POCKET PARKS POTENTIAL PARTNERS
The following is a partial list of partners who could be helpful in developing your park or garden.
This program provides financial and material help in the building of your park or garden.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB)
IPL Project Greenspace
317.264.7555
www.kibi.org
This program provides technical assistance, resources, publications and educational ideas to community gardeners.
Capital City Garden Project (CCGP)
317.848.7351
www2.ces.purdue.edu/CES/Marion/ccgp/index.html
This organization provides an immense amount of information on community garden. Gardeners can subscribe to a listserv or search the website for guidelines on planting, design, by-laws and many more related subjects.
American Community Gardening Association (ACGA)
215.988.8785
www.communitygarden.org
This organization advocates for the use of native, non-invasive plant species. They provide brochures listing recommended plant materials.
Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS)
317.873.4205
www.inpaws.org
The INRC works to help strengthen communities. The provide a variety of courses and trainings in community development, fundraising, local resources, communication and much more.
Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center (INRC)
317.920.0330
www.inrc.org
These men and women are knowledgeable about issues in their townships and are capable of facilitating on issues with the City or within the neighborhood. They can also provide practical information in terms of vacant property and zoning issues.
Marion County Township Administrators
317.327.5039
www.indygov.org/dmd/townships/town_adm_dir.htm
Rehab Resource accepts donations of excess or cosmetically damaged building materials and makes products available at reduced prices to member organizations.
Rehab Resource
317.637.3701
www.rehabresource.org
GIPC provides Neighborhood Action Grants for projects that address cultural, security, beautification, recreation, family or youth issues.
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC)
317.327.3860
www.thegipc.org
UWCI has a mini-grant program for which neighborhoods may apply.
United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI)
317.923.1466
www.uwci.org
The parks professionals at Indy Parks may be able to provide some insight into your project in terms of location in relation to other parks or design.
Indy Parks & Recreation
317.327-PARK
www.indyparks.org
