2004 Mini Grant Program

Deadline to submit grant application is January 2, 2004

Kentucky GROW is a project that introduces individuals with and without disabilities to horticulture and gardening in inclusive settings.

Adaptive gardens utilizing universal design and assistive technology can include techniques like square foot and container gardening as well as raised beds, vertical growing methods and many other techniques. The Kentucky GROW Project has five pilot sites across Kentucky. Locations of these sites are the Master Gardener's Garden at Paducah, UK-LFUCG Arboretum in Lexington, House for All Ages at Somerset, Campbell County Extension Office Educational Gardens and Carl D. Perkins Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Paintsville.

Funding was provided by Kentucky GROW for garden development at these sites. Kentucky GROW recognizes that significant portions of the state are not covered by these five locations and a large number of potential participants will not have access to Kentucky GROW activities. Therefore the Mini Grant Program was designed to provide funds for other locations to develop inclusive, accessible adaptive gardens and other horticulture activities. These funds must be used for Promotion and Demonstration of gardening/horticulture activities in an inclusive setting. Funded sites will collect and maintain data including the total number of participants, number of participants with disabilities and activities conducted.

Approved Projects may receive the following:

1. Up to $750.00 per project with a 100% match. The match may include cash and/or in-kind contributions such as labor or donations. Match may not include the value of the land, building(s) or existing structures.

2. Additional funding is available in the following priority areas:

A. Plant Breeding/ Seed Production - $250 with 100% match.
B. Landscape/ Lawn Maintenance - $250 with 100% match.
C. Greenhouse/ Cold Frame Production - $250 with 100% match.

A total of five (5) projects will be funded provided at least five eligible applications are received. Funding for any one proposal cannot exceed $1000. Applicants may submit more than one proposal but only one award per applicant will be allowed. Current Kentucky GROW sites are not eligible for this grant competition.
Grant Proposal Criteria

1. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to provide inclusive gardening activities to persons with and without disabilities.
2. Applicants must have a Federal Tax ID number.
3. Upon acceptance of proposal, 25% of the funds will be available to the project. The remaining 75% of funds will be distributed upon completion of the activities associated with the proposed budget.
4. Successful applicants must provide a minimum of two (2) years activities.
5. Semi-Annual reports must completed by the funded project for the duration of the grant.
6. Preferences for use of funds include; construction/building activities and site development.
7. Funds cannot be used to purchase the following:

A. Audio/visual or computer equipment.
B. Meals or food.
C. Salary or wages.
D. Travel or overhead expenses.

8. Applicant must include 100% match. The match may be in the form of labor, funds or materials.

To apply for a Kentucky GROW Mini Grant, please answer the questions in the body of the application form, attach and complete the line item budget page and return to:

Matt John, Project Director
Kentucky GROW
126 Mineral Industries Building
Lexington, KY 40506

Applicants should limit their responses to one page per question.
Three copies of the completed application must be received by 5 p.m. EST January 2, 2004. Faxed, electronic submissions not accepted.

For questions or concerns contact Matt John at: (859) 257-2078 or e-mail: mjohn@uky.edu

Kentucky GROW Mini Grant Application

Project Title:

Brief description of Project:

Name of Contact Person:

Name of Organization:

Tax ID Number:

Address of Applicant:

Phone:

Email:

Amount of Funds requested:

1. What is your proposed project? Explain how it will involve persons with disabilities in inclusive settings for gardening/ horticulture project(s).

2. When will you complete each part of your project? Provide a timetable of activities.

3. What is your outreach plan? How will you publicize your project to insure that persons with and without disabilities are involved?

4. Budget

The total amount of requested funds must not exceed 50% of the proposed project. Be sure that requested funds are not for items listed under number seven (7) of the Grant Proposal Criteria.

You may copy and attach additional Budget pages if necessary.

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

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