Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Pollinator Garden Grants

In 2010, Project Learning Tree and the USDA Forest Service are offering grants to teachers and students participating in PollinatorLIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure. Participating teachers can apply for GreenWorks! funding to create pollinator gardens in their schoolyard or community.  The maximum grant amount is $500, and the deadline to apply is December 1st, 2010.

Download the online grant application: pdf or word document

To Receive a GreenWorks! pollinator garden grant:
1) Applicant must be trained in PLT
2) Applicant must be registered for and participate in PollinatorLIVE: A Distance Learning Adventure. To register, please visit the PollinatorLIVE website.
3) A main component of the project must include the creation of a pollinator garden on school grounds or in the community
4) Youth must implement the project
5) Project must integrate student learning and community service
6) Project must include at least one community partner
7) Project must acquire 50% matching funds (may be in-kind)

The grant application is available online. For more information please contact Imad Aoun at Iaoun@forestfoundation.org

Resources

Ecoregional Pollinator Guides

Invite pollinators to your neighborhood by planting a pollinator friendly habitat in your garden, farm, school, park or just about anywhere!  These Ecoregional Pollinator Guides were funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the C.S. Fund, the Plant Conservation Alliance, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management with oversight by the Pollinator Partnership, in support of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign. Visit the website to find out in which ecoregion you reside and download your free guide!