Grant Goldmine

Grant Title: Youth Garden Grants

Funded by: National Gardening Association and Home Depot

Description: NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered, outdoor garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: 1) educational focus or curricular/program integration; 2) nutrition or plant-to-food connections; 3) environmental awareness/education; 4) entrepreneurship; 5) social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible.

Program Areas: Health/PE, Science/Environmental, Social Studies.

Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School, Other.

Proposal Deadline: Visit Web site for details

Website: http://www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp

Availability: All states