Community On My Mind Program
Garden Clubs or Councils may apply for a $200 matching grant for qualifying projects. As of April 4, 2007, there have been forty-seven garden clubs or councils of the GCG that have been approved for the COMM grant. The GCG garden clubs and councils are urged to continue to apply for the COMM grant until the funds are depleted.
While matching funds may come from the treasury of a club or council, applicants are urged to seek matching funds from other non profit service organizations and community groups, thereby spreading awareness of garden club work. Questions about this grant program should be directed to:
Remember, applications must be accompanied by a Proposed/Completed Project Financial Statement, including proof of other matching grants, or donations of goods/services. Everything is included in the packet of information.
In 2005, the Community On My Mind Program was established with monies provided by the Georgia Power Foundation to help and encourage local garden clubs and councils to implement civic improvement projects which provide public benefit. These could be any project which beautifies or conserves in a community setting, and benefits citizens of that community. Projects which benefit only private entities or private institutions are ineligible for grants. Please see the Community On My Mind packet for this year's guidelines and application information.
Sherle Beck, Civic Improvement Chair
150 Plum Nellie Lane
Blythe Island GA 31525-9626
912-264-3745
scbeck@adelphia.net
Historic Landscape and Garden Grant Program
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 Barrington Hall Boxwood Gardens were restored, in part, with a 2006 Historic Landscape and Garden Grant. This has been an ongoing, two year project by Roswell Garden Club members. |
- Promote awareness of Georgia's historic landscapes and gardens
- Encourage preservation of threatened historic landscapes and gardens
- Provide seed money to assist organizations and communities in developing sound landscape preservation projects which provide public benefit
Eligibility
Historic gardens owned by public, nonprofit organizations may be eligible for 50/50 matching grants with a maximum of $3,000 per grant. Eligible activities must relate directly to the physical improvement of the historic landscape or garden. Eligible activities for funding include:
- Restoration of designed landscapes and gardens
- Historic landscape/garden restoration plans
- Cultural landscape reports
Grant Winners for 2007 | ||||
| RECIPIENT | |
COUNTY | |
AMOUNT |
| Columbus Museum Olmstead Garden | |
Muscogee | |
$3,000 |
| Hanover Square | |
Glynn | |
$2,000 |
| William Harris Homestead | |
Walton | |
$2,000 |
Grant Winners for 2006 | ||||
| RECIPIENT | |
COUNTY | |
AMOUNT |
| Oak Hill | |
Floyd County | |
$2,000 |
| Barrington Hall | |
Fulton County | |
$1,200 |
| Rhodes Hall | |
Fulton County | |
$1,000 |
| Hanover Square | |
Glynn County | |
$1,400 |
| Johnson County Courthouse Square | |
Johnson County | |
$2,400 |
Grant funding is provided by proceeds from the annual Georgia Historic House and Garden Pilgrimage. For further information contact:
Beverly Taylor, Chairman Applications are due before February 1 each year. Awards are announced at the Garden Club of Georgia Annual Convention in April.
Mary Ann Eaddy
Historic Preservation Division
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Suite 1600
34 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-5283
Historic Landscape and Garden Grants
2905 Meadowview Drive
Columbus, GA 31906
706-327-8331
bevst@charter.net
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 The Swan House in Atlanta, retirement home of Edward and Emily Inman, was one of the 2004 beneficiaries of the Historic Landscape and Garden Grant Program. |