MGCG is accepting grants for the Spring of 2025! Please submit an online application by March 1, 2025. All applications must be submitted before the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please contact us with questions at grants@mgcg.org.

Purpose

To provide monetary funds to active members of Master Gardeners of Central Georgia (MGCG) for pre-approved projects promoting research-based horticultural practices in central Georgia. MGCG grants are awarded in the spring and fall. Funding ranges from $100 – $400.

Eligibility

Any regular or lifetime MGCG member may request funding for a project pre-approved by their extension agent. Partner organizations or other outside parties cannot apply on behalf of a MGCG member. Grants are for projects that promote MGCG’s mission and are not currently affiliated with other MGCG budgeted programs. The project must be within the defined central Georgia area of Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs counties. If you need assistance with the grant process please reach out to the Grants Committee or check with your extension office.

Amount

$100-$400 per project

Deadline & Notification

Spring Grants Deadline March 1, 2025

Awardee Notification March 15, 2025

Grants Awarded Late March 2025

Expectations from Funded Grants

The project must be completed one year from funding date. Awardees may be asked to present their project upon completion. Awardees shall agree to:

• Spend the monies awarded as outlined on the grant application unless given prior approval.

• Return any unspent funds at the end of the grant period.

• Provide a brief report with photos.

• Submit a financial accounting of actual expenses vs. budgeted expenses.

• Allow visits by the MGCG Executive Board and/or MGCG Grant Subcommittee members.

• Allow MGCG to publicize the project through local media, social media, and MGCG publications.

• Credit MGCG for financially supporting the project when appropriate.

• Hold harmless MGCG for all claims or liability arising from implementation of the project.

Online Application

All applications must be submitted via an online form included below. For planning purposes, you may view the application and its requirements prior to completion. You should plan to complete the online application in one sitting. 

Georgia MGEV State Priorities

Projects will be funded in any of the five initiatives established by the University of Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) program.