by Suzanne Eggleston • The Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation (JCMGF) wants to support Jefferson County residents with up to $1,000 in funding for volunteer horticulture and environmental stewardship projects. Schools, community gardens, individuals, and organizations with not-for-profit projects are eligible to apply.
Grants are available for supplies and materials. Monies are not intended to fund salaries and administration costs.
Project grants are funded by JCMGF setting aside a percentage of income earned at fundraisers such as plant sales, the Yard and Garden lecture series, and the Secret Garden Tour. Up to three grants are awarded each year by the Foundation.
Since 2008, JCMGF has provided nearly $48,000 to help to fund 82 projects in Jefferson County. The orchard at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, blueberry plants for a community garden in Quilcene, many deer fences, irrigation systems, garden tools, and more are now realities because of the financial assistance provided by project grants.
Find the application under “resources” on jcmgf.org. The application deadline is May 1, 2023.