2026 LETS GRO Together Grant Application

LETS GRO Together Grant Application

The goal of the “LET'S GRO” Grant is to increase the understanding and appreciation of agriculture in the lives of students, especially those living in urban areas. School and community garden projects help meet this goal through hands-on gardening and classroom activities that meet Common Core, Environmental Literacy, and NGSS standards. The “LETS GRO” Grant is ideal for any project that offers students direct experience with growing, harvesting, and preparing fresh foods while learning about concepts in botany, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and engineering practices. A few examples where these concepts can be applied include outdoor school gardens, in-class plant science activities, hydroponics and vertical greenhouse projects, unique irrigation systems, nutrition and food preparation with fresh produce and many more. This program has been modified from the past Urban Garden Grant. Applications are due March 23, 2026 with grant award announcement by May 1, 2026
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Please briefly describe your project and how it is related to gardening and growing:*

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Total number of youth ACTIVELY involved in the project*
Total number of youth EXPOSED to the project*
What are the educational goals of the project?*
How will youth be involved in the project?*
How will teachers or community members be involved with the project?*
Describe your project in terms of size, location, types of plants or products and accessibility to water, sunlight or other resources. Will any impervious surfaces be reduced with this project? (You may attach a site map, garden design sketch or photo):*
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How will the project be integrated or related to classroom curriculum? How will you align it with Common Core, NGSS, and Environmental Literacy Standards? (You may attach lesson plans)*
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How will the garden make connections to Maryland farms, the environment, food systems, and nutrition?*
How will the project be maintained throughout the year, including summer? Can you set up a service-learning component to the project?*
How will any harvested products be used?*
Will the garden project be publicized? How can MAEF assist?*
What other types of funding will help pay and sustain your garden?*
The next question is about the budget of your project

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Please attach a spreadsheet of your materials list that includes the item, cost of that item, quantity of that item, and total cost.

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LETS GRO Together Grant Application

Please be as specific as possible with all answers. The more insight we have the best we can help with your project!