The Aloha Garden Club is offering grants to non-profit groups for gardening projects relating to natural resource conservation, community improvement or environmental concerns. Requests will be evaluated based on the community impact of the project: i.e., the project location, public access and interest, target audience, etc. Maximum grant: $1,500. At the discretion of the grant committee, a grant may be partially funded. Project criteria: Applicant entity must be a non-profit organization. Project must take place in Washington County. Submit a written plan including proposed expenditures. Please document any matching funds or potential matching funds. Written plan must include: • Title of project • Name of group or person requesting grant. • Name of contact person (with complete address, telephone number and e- mail). • Who will benefit from this grant • Project timeline • Cost of materials needed • Man-hours needed. • An itemized budget of income and expenses for the project must be included. • Please include where the grant dollars will be spent in the budget. • Consideration will be given to thoughtful and frugal acquisition and utilization of materials, supplies, and resources. • Clearly stated plan for future maintenance or monitoring. Prior to awarding the grant, a site visit and/or an interview may be requested. Money is not available for salaries, travel expenses, operation expenses, or to reimburse funds already spent. Money is not transferable to another project without the approval of the grant committee. Application must be postmarked by March 1. Applicants will be notified of grant awards by March 31. Send application to: Aloha Garden Club P.O Box 7433 Aloha, OR 97007-74333