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🌱 Grants & Scholarships
The Lake County Master Gardeners Association (LCMGA) is proud to support local organizations, schools, and students through our annual community grants and scholarships. These programs encourage gardening, education, environmental stewardship, and community involvement throughout Lake County, Indiana.
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💚 LCMGA Grant Program
The Lake County Master Gardeners Association offers grants from $200 to $600 to Lake County, Indiana businesses, churches, schools, and other organizations that need funds for new or existing gardening projects. An educational aspect is preferred but not required.
The purpose of the Grant Program is to promote the objectives of the Lake County Master Gardeners Association by providing support for local gardening efforts. Awards are dependent on available funds and the number of applicants each year. Eligibility requirements and the application process are outlined in the Grant Application.
👉 The 2025 application period is now closed. All grants have been awarded. We will begin accepting applications again in January 2026. Please check back for updated dates and information.
For questions, contact lakecountymastergardeners@gmail.com or the Purdue Extension Office at (219) 755-3240.
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🌿 2025 Grant Recipients
In 2025, LCMGA awarded grants ranging from $200 to $600 to support these outstanding community projects:
Community Gardens & Beautification
Projects focused on enhancing public spaces and supporting community engagement through gardening and beautification.
Community Food Initiatives
Projects that directly provide or promote food access through gardening.
Educational & Youth Programs
Projects with a strong focus on youth engagement, education, and skill-building through gardening.
Community Enrichment & Education
Projects that support learning and community improvement through garden-based outreach.
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🎓 LCMGA Scholarship Program
The Lake County Master Gardeners Association, in collaboration with Purdue University’s Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department, proudly continues its scholarship program for students in horticulture, agriculture, and related fields.
💰 To date, LCMGA has awarded over $73,000 in scholarships.
👉 The 2025 scholarship has been awarded. Applications will reopen in late 2025 for the 2026 academic year.
Scholarship Application Details:
• Students must apply through the Purdue College of Agriculture Current Student Scholarship Application (https://ag.purdue.edu/department/hla/academics/scholarships.html )
• Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University.
• Next application window opens: Fall 2025.
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🌟 Funding Sources
LCMGA’s grants and scholarships are made possible by the proceeds from our community activities:
• 🌱 Annual Plant Sale
• 🌸 Garden Walk
• 🎡 Participation in the Lake County Fair
We are also grateful for support from organizations like the Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association and other generous donors.
2025 GRANT APPLICATION (pdf)
DownloadLake County Master Gardeners Association Inc.
2293 N. Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307
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