LCMGA grant application 2025

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 2025; 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, 2025 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, 2025 and will be awarded before April 1, 2025. 

LCMGA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Lake County Master Gardeners Association (LCMGA), in collaboration with Purdue University’s Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department, is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year. 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 $3,000 to Purdue University’s Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department for a scholarship to be awarded by the department.

To apply, students must navigate to the Purdue College of Agriculture Current Student Scholarship Application (available online at https://ag.purdue.edu/department/oap/scholarships.html ) and be currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate students majoring in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. The scholarship application deadline for current Purdue students is February 1, 2025.

LCMGA’s grants and scholarships are funded by proceeds from its activities, including the annual Plant Sale, Garden Walk, and participation in the Lake County Fair, as well as donations from generous supporters such as the Northwest Indiana Beekeepers Association.