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The Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship Grant

The Garden Club of America

Funding Amount

US $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Current and actively enrolled college students, graduate students, Ph
  • D. candidates, non-degree-seeking students, or those actively enrolled in continuing education programs at a US-based institution.

Geography

  • Applicants must be either:residents of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere, ornonresidents of New Jersey pursuing study, or conducting research in the state or in New Jersey's adjacent waters.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.

Overview

The Caroline Thorn Kissel Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship, established in 2003, supports environmental studies for New Jersey residents and nonresidents studying in the state. Funded by Frances Starr Todd in honor of her great grandmother, it provides $3000 annually to a scholar for summer environmental study. This scholarship encourages students from various educational backgrounds to explore environmental topics in New Jersey's unique ecosystems.

Purpose
To promote environmental studies by students who are residents of New Jersey or nonresidents studying in New Jersey or its surrounding waters.
In 2003, Frances Starr Todd determined that a fitting tribute to her great grandmother, Caroline Thorn Kissel, would be a GCA scholarship dedicated to environmental study relating to Mrs. Todd’s wish that the scholarship be named for her great grandmother. The funding was provided by Mrs.
Provisions
Provides $3000 in financial assistance to one scholar annually for summer environmental study selected by the applicant.

Eligibility

Open to current and actively enrolled college students, graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, non-degree-seeking students, or those actively enrolled in continuing education programs at a US-based institution.Applicants must be either:residents of New Jersey studying in New Jersey or elsewhere, ornonresidents of New Jersey pursuing study, or conducting research in the state or in New Jersey's adjacent waters.

Ineligibility

Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.

What The Garden Club of America actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
15
Total given
$180K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$10K–$40K
  • By dollars: New York 28%, Georgia 11%, Texas 11%. Top recipient cities: Rye, NY; Savannah, GA; Richmond, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Little Garden Club of Rye · Rye, NY

    Approved project

    $40K

  • Trustees Garden Club · Savannah, GA

    Approved project

    $10K

  • The Tuckahoe Garden Club of Westhampton · Richmond, VA

    Approved project

    $10K

  • Founders Garden Club of Dallas · Dallas, TX

    Approved project

    $10K

  • The Garden Club of Houston · Houston, TX

    Approved project

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Environmental education

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