School garden grant applications now being accepted

Annie’s grants for gardens is accepting applications through Dec. 4, 2015. This opportunity will award 30 schools $2,500 and three schools $5,000 to be used on gardening tools, seeds or other needed supplies. Learn more at http://www.annies.com/giving-back/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens/grant-application.

2016 Youth Garden Grant applications are being accepted through Dec. 1, 2015. This grant supports educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Eligible applicants include any nonprofit, school, or youth program planning a new or expanding an established garden program serving at least 15 youth between the ages of 3 and 18.

For more information go to http://grants.kidsgardening.org/2016-youth-garden-grant?utm_source=eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YGG%20OCT%202015%20OPEN%20EBLAST.

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