grants & Scholarships

 LCMGA GRANT PROGRAM

The Lake County Master Gardeners Association is offering grants from $100 to $500 to Lake County, Indiana businesses, churches, schools and other organizations that need monies for new and existing gardening projects in 2020; 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. 

The application form is available by request 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.

 

LCMGA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Lake County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce that they are continuing their scholarship program for the 2020-2021 academic year. Although the LCMGA has been awarding scholarships for the past fourteen years, this will be only the second year that scholarship applications will be available through the Crown Point Community Foundation website, and the second year incoming freshmen attending a four-year institution are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate college & university students, who are residents of Lake County, IN. In addition to the majors of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, majors of Forestry, Botany (Horticulture Equivalent), Plant Pathology, Agricultural Education, and Entomology are eligible as well. Other majors that benefit consumer gardening may be considered. The 2020 application will be available January 10 - February 19, 2021 through the Crown Point Community Foundation website - www.thecpcf.org/scholarships.html - scroll down until you find the Lake County Master Gardeners Scholarship.

The scholarships are funded by donations made to the Lake County Master Gardener Association in support of the annual Plant Sale, Garden Walk, Symposium, and from donations from generous donors, such as the NW Indiana Beekeepers Association. The Lake County Master Gardener Association works in cooperation with Purdue Extension-Lake County.