Garden Club of Ohio Inc.
    “Let’s Go Native”

    2007-2009 Civic Development Grant Program

    A $50,000 Community Outreach Commitment


    A Grant Program funded by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. It will feature civic development projects using local
    native plantings. Grants will be awarded up to $1,000 each and will require matching funds including some “in kind” if desired.

    Suggested projects are: plantings at public buildings such as schools, libraries;, museums, parks, historic sites, gateways to cities,
    roadsides such as medians, roadways/by-ways, etc.

    Application/Project Requirements

    Deadline November 15, 2007

    1. The project must be a NEW project or a restoration of an existing site. Only one application per club or group of clubs, please.

    2. The project must begin after June 2007 and be finalized by May 2009.

    3. The application must be written and submitted by a garden club member. The contact person also must be a garden club
    member.

    4. Garden club members’ involvement is crucial and must be explained in the application.

    5. An estimated, itemized budget must list matching funds that equal the amount of your grant request, i.e., if you request $1,000,
    you must list estimated expenses totaling at least $2,000.

    6. The match may include “in kind” donations of labor at $7.00 an hour an/or material, which must be explained and itemized.

    7. Funds received from any other organization must be explained in the application.

    8. There must be a clearly stated plan for future maintenance and/or monitoring of the project.

    9. Interim and financial reports as well as all publicity crediting THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP AND NATIONAL
    GARDEN CLUBS, INC.,  will be expected in a timely manner.

    10. A dedication or rededication ceremony is suggested. Every attempt will be made to have state officials/NGC officers,
    chairmen, and a representative of the Principal Financial Group attend this ceremony.

    For further information contact Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. Grants Chairman, Lynn Fronk
    ldfronk@aol.com or by phone 614-885-4177
Civic Development
Grant Program