Inspiring Grants Awarded by PCMGA for Garden Projects

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.

PICTURED: FRONT ROW, PCMGA PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE; 2ND & 3RD ROWS, GRANT RECIPIENTS

The Grants Awarded

Bonner Senior Center, Portage

Brookdale Valparaiso

Carolina House, Housing Opportunities

Portage Christian

Porter County Habitat for Humanity

St. Johns United Church, Chesterton

Shirley Heinze Land Trust

Trade Winds Services

Liberty Bible Bouquet of Blessings Project

Vale of Paradise Garden Club

Valparaiso Family YMCA

VNA Hospice

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

Grants Still Being Accepted

SPECIAL MESSAGE: Grant monies from the Porter County Master Gardeners is still available for the second round of grant requests, but your Grant Application must be turned in to the Porter County Extension office no later than July 15. 

If you have questions, contacts us here.