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Please read carefully and follow these Grant Application steps:
- Please check that your proposed project meets these basic requirements before pursuing a grant from The George E. Archer Foundation.
- Your program will provide gardening education for children grades K-12 OR your program will provide educator training for youth gardening.
- Your organization (and the children you serve) is located in one of the following eight Indiana counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan or Owen.
- You will adhere to organic and sustainable gardening methods.
- Your program/project will serve a minimum of five children (or educators.)
- You will monitor program results and complete a program evaluation as required by the Foundation.
- Identify the specific grant that you wish to apply for.
- If you are applying for a Basic Grant, download this Grant Application to your computer. If you are applying for a Discretionary Grant, submit a Letter of Inquiry.
- Please make note of the Grant Application deadline to insure that your application will be considered.
- Complete ALL sections of the Grant Application. You can type the information directly into the form and supply any additional required information as an attachment.
- Be sure to save a copy of your Application on your computer.
- Email your completed Application OR Letter of Inquiry to
- In the Subject Line of the email, please put the name of the grant you are applying for. This helps us to quickly identify and prioritize your Application.
- Note the appropriate Award date.
- Check your email for a response from us.
Please note: You may apply for consecutive grants, but each cycle requires a new grant application. Priority will be given to programs serving lower income youth.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: If you are applying for a Discretionary Grant, you MUST submit a Letter of Inquiry first and await a response from the Foundation. If approved, you will then be asked to complete a Grant Application. All Letters of Inquiry will receive a response within 30 days of receipt (unless we ask for additional information). These grants are considered on a rolling basis and do not exceed $5000. You can find more information about a Letter of Inquiry here.