LCMGA grant application 2024

LCMGA GRANT PROGRAM

The Lake County Master Gardeners Association is offering grants from $200 to $600 to Lake County, Indiana businesses, churches, schools and other organizations that need monies for new and existing gardening projects in 2024; an educational aspect is preferred, but not required. 

The purpose of the Lake County Master Gardeners Association’s Grant Program is to promote the objectives of the organization by providing these grants within the borders of Lake County, IN. Awards are dependent on funds available and the number of applicants during any given award year. There are certain eligibility requirements stated in the Grant Application and the application process is clearly defined for applicants. The project description, project cost and materials required are listed in the application. 

To access the application, use the link above. The application form is also available by request January 15 - March 1, 2024 at lakecountymastergardeners@gmail.com or through the Extension office (219-755-3240). 

For more information, please contact the Lake County Master Gardeners Association at lakecountymastergardeners@gmail.com or call the Purdue Extension Office 219-755-3240. Grant 

Applications are DUE March 1, 2024 and will be awarded before April 1, 2024. 

LCMGA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Lake County Master Gardeners Association (LCMGA) is pleased to announce that it will be continuing its scholarship program for the 2024-2025 academic year. The LCMGA has been awarding scholarships for the past twenty years.

As promoting horticulture in higher education is one of our organization’s top priorities, LCMGA will be donating $1,000. annually to Purdue University’s Horticulture Department for scholarships given out by that Department. 

To promote horticulture and related majors to students in Lake County, the LCMGA will be working with the Tri-Creek Community Foundation to find and award two scholarships of $1,000. each. Students, who are residents of Lake County, Indiana, with majors in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Botany (Horticulture Equivalent), Plant Pathology, Agriculture, Agricultural Education, and Entomology are eligible for LCMGA Scholarships. Other majors that benefit consumer gardening may be considered. LCMGA feels that this will be the most effective means of reaching students that qualify for LCMGA Scholarships and allowing us to attain our goal of “Helping Others Grow.”

The grants and scholarships are funded by donations made to the Lake County Master Gardener Association in support of its activities, including the annual Plant Sale, Garden Walk, Lake County Fair, and from donations from generous donors, such as the NW Indiana Beekeepers Association.