[Community_garden] Project Orange Thumb Grant Applications Available

[Amy DeShon]

Fiskar's website says post-mark deadline: 2/15/08

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike McGrath [mailto:MikeMcG at PTD.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 10:57 AM
To: Amy DeShon
Subject: Re: [Community_garden] Project Orange Thumb Grant Applications
Available


Amy: is there a deadline?
                                                ---McG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy DeShon" <adeshon at communitygarden.org>
To: "List Serve" <community_garden at list.communitygarden.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 7:47 AM
Subject: [Community_garden] Project Orange Thumb Grant Applications
Available


> Hey, folks! If you missed this announcement in the January enewsletter,
> here
> it is again. Amy
> -----
> Started in 2003, Project Orange Thumb is a grant program that provides
> community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach
> their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education.
>
> During our inaugural year, we partnered with the Chicago Park District and
> the Garfield park Conservatory Alliance to provide tools, materials and
> support to three community gardens in Chicago.
>
> Marking our 5th successful year in 2007, Project Orange Thumb has provided
> over 100 community groups with over $200,000 to create and develop their
> own
> special community gardens.  These included projects geared toward
> community
> involvement, neighborhood beautification, sustainable agriculture and/or
> horticultural education.
>
> Community garden groups, as well as schools, youth groups, community
> centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, etc. are encouraged to apply.
>
> Grant Recipients Receive:
> * Up to $1,500.00 in Fiskars Garden Tools
> * Project Orange Thumb t-Shirts for garden members/volunteers
> * Up to $800.00 for other materials such as plants, seeds, mulch, etc.
>
> Be sure to visit www.fiskars.com for more information and 2007 highlights.
>
> Sincerely,
> Amy DeShon, MPA
> Executive Director
> American Community Gardening Association (ACGA)
> 1777 E. Broad Street
> Columbus, OH 43201
> 1-877-ASK-ACGA
> Direct Line: 614-645-1537
> adeshon at communitygarden.org
>
>
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