Boone County Purdue Extension, 1300 East 100 South, Lebanon, IN 46052alhatfie@purdue.edu 765-482-0750
Grants
Boone County Master Gardeners (BCMG), in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service of Boone County and Purdue University, promote sound gardening practices and provide research-based information to increase the knowledge and pleasure of gardening for the community and its members.
In keeping with that mission, BCMG funds and awards grants for special gardening/horticulture/agricultural projects which promote educational experiences within the community. This is an important part of our relationship within Boone County. You must be a Boone County resident to apply. We will be offering three grants for a maximum of $500 each.
To apply for a 2026 grant please use the Boone County Master Gardener Grant Application Form. Please review the application form by clicking the link above and ensure you have all required information available before starting the application. Then complete the application form, select submit and a confirmation email and an email copy of your application will be sent to you. The deadline is November 30, 2025.
Congratulations Our 2026 Boone County Master Gardeners Educations Grant Recipients
“Soil Science and Plant Nutrition” – Western Boone High School Agricultural Science Program
Project Leader – Makayla Smith The grant will be sued to purchase pH sensors to teach high school students about soil health and plant nutrition.
“Thorntown Elementary School Tower Garden” – Thorntown Elementary School
Project Leader – Abbie Hayden The grant will purchase yearly resupply items for their Tower Garden hydroponic system (98 rockwool cubes, 30 net pots, pH adjuster, plant food). Additional funds will be sued to purchase Garden Journals, seeds and salad bar party fixings for up to 120 students.
“Lebanon Public Library Seed Library” – Lebanon Public Library
Project Leader – Yvonne Kozlowski The grant will be used to continue support of the seed library by purchasing yearly expendables such as seed packets.
“Sensory Garden Enhancements” – The Arc of Greater Boone County
Project Leader – Pam Verbarg The project will include addition of plant labeling stakes and addition of plants in raised beds of sensory garden off the Big $ Trail.
“Cragun House Restoration of Flower Beds – Boone County Historical Society
Project Leader – Cheryl Philbrick The funds will be used to restore the flower beds around the historic Cragun House in Lebanon to match the era of the house.
For information on grants from prior years click here.
Find Us
Address
Boone County Purdue Extension
1300 East 100 South
Lebanon, IN 46052
Hours
Monday—Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Search
About This Site
Boone County Master Gardener Association founded in 1987
Grants
Boone County Master Gardeners (BCMG), in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service of Boone County and Purdue University, promote sound gardening practices and provide research-based information to increase the knowledge and pleasure of gardening for the community and its members.
In keeping with that mission, BCMG funds and awards grants for special gardening/horticulture/agricultural projects which promote educational experiences within the community. This is an important part of our relationship within Boone County. You must be a Boone County resident to apply. We will be offering three grants for a maximum of $500 each.
To apply for a 2026 grant please use the Boone County Master Gardener Grant Application Form. Please review the application form by clicking the link above and ensure you have all required information available before starting the application. Then complete the application form, select submit and a confirmation email and an email copy of your application will be sent to you. The deadline is November 30, 2025.
Congratulations Our 2026 Boone County Master Gardeners Educations Grant Recipients
“Soil Science and Plant Nutrition” – Western Boone High School Agricultural Science Program
Project Leader – Makayla Smith The grant will be sued to purchase pH sensors to teach high school students about soil health and plant nutrition.
“Thorntown Elementary School Tower Garden” – Thorntown Elementary School
Project Leader – Abbie Hayden The grant will purchase yearly resupply items for their Tower Garden hydroponic system (98 rockwool cubes, 30 net pots, pH adjuster, plant food). Additional funds will be sued to purchase Garden Journals, seeds and salad bar party fixings for up to 120 students.
“Lebanon Public Library Seed Library” – Lebanon Public Library
Project Leader – Yvonne Kozlowski The grant will be used to continue support of the seed library by purchasing yearly expendables such as seed packets.
“Sensory Garden Enhancements” – The Arc of Greater Boone County
Project Leader – Pam Verbarg The project will include addition of plant labeling stakes and addition of plants in raised beds of sensory garden off the Big $ Trail.
“Cragun House Restoration of Flower Beds – Boone County Historical Society
Project Leader – Cheryl Philbrick The funds will be used to restore the flower beds around the historic Cragun House in Lebanon to match the era of the house.
For information on grants from prior years click here.
Find Us
Address
Boone County Purdue Extension
1300 East 100 South
Lebanon, IN 46052
Hours
Monday—Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Search
About This Site
Boone County Master Gardener Association founded in 1987
Purdue Master Gardener Program Website
Master Gardener Volunteer & Education Hours
Purdue Extension Boone County
Purdue Consumer Horticulture Website