The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Launches Grassroots Grants with KidsGardening to Bring Garden Benefits to More Children
January 02 2019 - 8:00AM
Today, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced the opening of
its Gro More Grassroots Grants with KidsGardening, inviting schools
and nonprofit organizations from across the country to apply for
funds to support their youth garden programs. The Grassroots Grants
initiative, now in its ninth year, will focus its support on garden
and greenspace projects that connect more children with the
life-enhancing and transformative benefits of gardening.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation’s emphasis to support more
youth garden programs comes at a critical time. The challenges
facing today’s youngest generation are significant, and problems
with children’s social, mental and physical health are on the rise.
However, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening
believe strongly in the positive effects that gardening can have on
a child’s life, including increased emotional well-being, love of
fresh fruits and vegetables, more physical activity and better
academic performance.
“Our work with communities over the past decade has allowed us
to see firsthand the positive experiences that gardening can bring
to young children,” said Jim King, president of The Scotts
Miracle-Gro Foundation. “From directly connecting kids with nature
to giving them increased access to fresh food, now more than ever,
it’s our responsibility to help connect more children with the
powerful benefits of gardens.”
Edible gardens to pollinator habitats, urban farms to sensory
gardens, the Gro More Grassroots Grants will support all types of
community-driven garden and greenspace projects that directly
engage youth. Grant funding will support the creation of new
gardens and also the expansion of existing ones. The 2019
application is available now at
https://kidsgardening.org/2019-gromore-grassroots-grant/.
“We strive to give parents and educators the tools they need to
get more kids playing, learning, and growing in a garden,” said
Helen Rortvedt, executive director of KidsGardening. “We hear
everyday about shovel-ready youth garden programs in need of
support, and we are thrilled to work with The Scotts Miracle-Gro
Foundation to support so many worthy programs across the country
this year. If your youth garden program needs resources, we can’t
wait to read your application.”
The Gro More Grassroots Grant application will be open until
February 15, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. EST. 175 grants, ranging from $500
to $1,000, will be awarded based on youth engagement, community
impact, and sustainability, among other factors. Winners will be
announced on the first day of spring, March 20, 2019. For more
information, visit www.scottsmiraclegrofoundation.org.
About The Scotts Miracle-Gro FoundationThe
mission of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is to inspire, connect
and cultivate a community of purpose. The Foundation is deeply
rooted in helping create healthier communities, empower the next
generation, and preserve our planet. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
organization that funds non-profit entities that support its core
initiatives in the form of grants, endowments and multi-year
capital gifts. For more information, visit
www.scottsmiraclegrofoundation.org.
About KidsGardeningOur mission is to ensure all
kids have access to a garden in which to play, learn and grow,
engaging their natural curiosity and wonder. We inspire, support
and connect educators and families by providing garden grants,
lessons and curriculum, and by cultivating a community of practice.
For more information, visit www.kidsgardening.org
Contact:Lindsay LaSalaThe Scotts Miracle-Gro
Foundation937-644-7621 (office)937-516-2732
(mobile)Lindsay.LaSala@Scotts.com
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