Master Gardener Development Board Grant Application

Master Gardener Development Fund Grant Application

The Maine Master Gardener Development Fund supports the establishment or expansion of horticulture-based educational projects in communities across the state of Maine. All projects must involve Master Gardener Volunteers and be approved by local Master Gardener coordinators. Applications must be submitted by 3/15/2019.

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Project Title*
Contact Person*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
I agree to submit a brief report about the project if I'm awarded*
- Yes
I agree to notify the Master Gardener Development Board of any resulting publications or media coverage pertaining to my project*
- Yes
State, in one sentence, what you will do.*
If permissions were needed, please state who gave them.*
Describe your plan of action*
What? When? Who?

Use + option to add each specific step to your plan.
Please describe the need for this project in your community and the project's relationship to Master Gardener Volunteer efforts/goals.*
What will happen as a result of this project and how will you know if you are successful?*
What specific, original skills will clients/participants learn or gain as a result of participating in this project?*
How are you going to share your project with your community, the Master Gardener Development Board and others?*
You must document your project's progression and completion.
Project team members*
Name Town/City County MGV Program Affiliation

Use + option to add additional names
Please list two media sources you will inform about your project.*
Does your county Master Gardener Coordinator know of your project and support this work?*
- Yes
- No
- Uncertain
Do you have a continuation plan after this resource investment?*
- Yes
- No
Are your outcomes/impacts transferable to other projects?*
- Yes
- No
If yes to one or both of the above, briefly describe how this will be attained.
Project budget*
What we need How much it will cost

Please provide the following information on each budget item: what you want to purchase (please be as specific as possible), how much it will cost (reasonable estimates are acceptable) and why you need it for your project. For example: Expense: 25 medium planting pots ($1.00 each) $25.00 Explanation: We will be planting 1 for each of the 25 nursing home residents
Project budget*
What we'll provide Estimated value

The applicant must show equal contribution of cash match or volunteer time. List what the applicant will provide (ex: estimated volunteer hours and any other in-kind donations).
If your project budget exceeds the $500 limit, where will additional funds come from?
Although funds from other sources are not required, please let the Master Gardener Development Board know if there are any other organizations, businesses or individuals who have supported this project, and in what way, so that we can thank them and give them credit for their support in our outreach efforts.

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Master Gardener Development Board Grant Application

Master Gardener Development Fund Grant Application

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