Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant

Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Garden Clubs
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: August 12, 2024

Summary

The Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant offers up to $500 for educational programs focused on native plants and wildflowers. State Garden Clubs and similar organizations can co-sponsor symposia aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge about native flora, including endangered species and habitat management. Programs should be scheduled to coincide with wildflower blooming periods, promoting public planting initiatives and the design of native gardens.

Overview

Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant A grant of up to $500 is available to be used towards direct expenses for an educational program on the subject of native plants and Wildflowers. State Garden Clubs, districts, councils and individual garden clubs may co-sponsor a symposium with state agencies, arboreta, native plant societies, or similar organizations. Gardeners are eager for information on native plants; state highway or transportation departments need publicity and support for their planting programs. Try to schedule the date when wildflowers are in bloom in your location. What to Include: One or more topics on native flora: endangered species, plants for butterflies, plants for special habitats, identification using keys, invasive species management, etc.Public planting: state highways, rest areas, preservation of community natural areas.Propagation of wildflowers.Designing native plant gardens or developing nature trails.Native Plants and Wildflower Awards information.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. State Garden Clubs, districts, councils and individual garden clubs may co-sponsor a symposium with state agencies, arboreta, native plant societies, or similar organizationsAt least two months in advance send two copies of the tentative program and a copy of the proposed budget to this chairman.If approved, half of the grant requested will be sent by NGC.