COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS 2024

The Garden Club of Somerset Hills

Community Grant Application Process 2025

As a non-profit organization, the Garden Club of Somerset Hills' (GCSH) mission is to “stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to improve, restore, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and projects in the field of conservation and civic improvement”. Created to fund initiatives and activities the Community Grants Program is focused on open space and water supply conservation, as well as education and civic improvement through the support of horticultural projects in public places.

Annually, the GCSH seeks grant applicants from local organizations sponsoring projects fitting within its mission and goals. The Community Grants Program aims to fund specific projects rather than organizations. Priority is given to projects where other sources are either limited or unavailable. It seeks projects which support the GCSH mission and where contributions will have the maximum effectiveness. At least 75% percent of the funds are allocated within the community, defined as Somerset, Hunterdon, and portions of Morris counties. Historically, grant monies have ranged between $150 - $1000.

Application materials for 2025 grants are on the club website (gcofsh.com) and will be emailed to organizations in early January 2025. When sending the application via email kindly send to both co-chairs. The Community Grant Application deadline is March 15, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the Garden Club of Somerset Hills Community Grants Program.

Lynn Nebel L.a.Nebel@gmail.com

Patty Haines patriciadhaines@gmail.com

Community Grants Co-Chairs

Garden Club of Somerset Hills

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2025 Community Grants Application

The Garden Club of Somerset Hills (GCSH) is seeking grant applications from organizations sponsoring projects fitting within its mission and goals. As a non-profit organization, the GCSH’s mission is to “stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and to improve, restore, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and projects in the field of conservation and civic improvement.” Created to fund initiatives and activities, the Community Grants Program is focused on open space and water supply conservation, as well as education and civic improvement through the support of horticultural projects in public places.

The Community Grants Program aims to fund specific projects rather than organizations. Priority may be given to projects where other sources are either limited or unavailable. It seeks projects which support the GCSH mission and where contributions will have the maximum effectiveness. At least 75% percent of the funds are allocated within the community, defined as Somerset, Hunterdon, and portions of Morris counties.

Grant recipients must utilize their funds within one year of receipt and submit a final report to the Garden Club of Somerset Hills detailing the use of the received funds. Final reports should include information on the specific use of the monies, photos (if appropriate) or printed materials. If an organization received a grant in 2024 and has yet to submit a final report, the 2025 application will not be considered.

The 2025 Community Grants Application deadline is March 15, 2025. Please complete the application in detail should you wish to be considered for grant monies (historically ranging from $150 - $1000). Please click on the link below to download the application.

Completed applications and supporting materials should be scanned/emailed to Patty Haines and Lynn Nebel. A confirmation email will be sent when your application has been received.

Thank you for your interest in the Garden Club of Somerset Hills Community Grants Program,