PORTER COUNTY
MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION
GRANTS + SCHOLARSHIPS
SPECIAL MESSAGE: Grant monies from the Porter County Master Gardeners have been awarded for 2025. See Guidelines and Applications for 2026 below.
Porter County Master Gardeners Association believes in cultivating not just gardens, but also opportunities for our community. Over the years we've proudly contributed more than $84,000 in grants and scholarships to support local initiatives and educational programs. PCMGA events like the Garden Walk and Gardening Show, continue to make this possible.
By our dedication to philanthropy, we aim to Help Others Grow in more ways than one. To learn more about how to apply for a grant or scholarship and to access the necessary forms, see the important links below.
REVIEW, EVALUATION & DECISIONS
The PCMGA Philanthropy Committee is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations on all applications. These recommendations will be presented to the PCMGA membership for their approval. All decisions of the PCMGA are final.
GRANT + SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
PCMGA celebrated the recent awarding of 12 significant grants by the PCMGA (Porter County Master Gardeners Association). These grants support a variety of organizations committed to garden-related initiatives. After careful evaluation by the PCMGA Philanthropy Committee and unanimous approval from the PCMGA Membership, these funds are ready to cultivate creativity, education, and community engagement in the gardening world.
MAY GRANTS
Duneland Garden Club
Friends of the Indiana Dunes
St. Agnes Adult Day Care Center, Valparaiso
Opportunity Enterprises, Valparaiso
Hilltop House, Valparaiso
Trinity Lutheran, Valparaiso
JULY GRANTS
Duneland Garden Club
Friends of the Indiana Dunes
St. Agnes Adult Day Care Center, Valparaiso
Opportunity Enterprises, Valparaiso
Hilltop House, Valparaiso
Trinity Lutheran, Valparaiso
Thanks to the PCMGA Philanthropic Committee:
Marty Seroczynski—Co Chair
Kathy Ruble—Co Chair
Robert Evans
Terry Marsch
Jackie Carroll
Sue Spelde
Gloria Potter
Joanne Adank
Gordana Gerbick
Amy Carmody
