Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Program
The Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Program is designed to show that agriculture is an integral part of our everyday environment. Farms, wildlife, forestry, people and cities are all interrelated with agriculture. Since most of Arkansas wildlife resides on and feeds off of private property, including farms and timber lands, the gardens can demonstrate the connection between agriculture, food, fiber, conservation, wildlife, and the urban environment.
Garden Grant committee members will evaluate each application for proper criteria and study objectives before grants are awarded. Notification of acceptance or rejection of application will be delivered in writing. Money will be awarded by the county Farm Bureau leadership. Recognition, therefore, may be given on both the state and local level. There is no application deadline. Applications will be accepted as long as grant funding is available. Up to $500 may be awarded for new garden sites. This must include matching funds. Up to $250 may be awarded for on-going garden projects. This also must include matching funds.
Listed below is the application form and guidelines.
Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Application
Outdoor Classroom Garden
Mini-Grant Application
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Any questions regarding the Outdoor Classroom Garden Mini-Grant Program should be directed to one of the following contacts at Arkansas Farm Bureau:
Andy Guffey
Coordinator, Education & Ag in the Classroom
501-224-4400: Extension 1219
Joshua Moore
Special Programs Assistant/Organization and Member Programs
501-224-4400: Extension 1306