Project Grants Request Application Process

06/01/2026

Are you dreaming about starting or expanding a project but are held back because of costs? The Ramsey County Master Gardeners (RCMG) Nonprofit Corporation’s Finance Committee is pleased to announce that additional funds could be available! 

• If you’re a Project Lead(s) for a new project and need initial funding above $150: 

  1. Read the New Project Proposals page

  2. Submit the New Project Proposal

     1. Once the New Project Proposal is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteer (RGEV) Program Coordinator and follow the flow chart (see below) on the green, orange or red lines

     2. If approved and funds are required, you’ll be provided with a RCMG New Projects Grant Proposal Financial Request

     3. Review the RCMG Nonprofit’s New Projects Grant Program Policy and Corporate Purchasing Policy & Procedures to ensure compliance

• If you’re a Project Lead(s) for an existing and active project and need additional financial support: 

  1. Review the RCMG Nonprofit’s New Projects Grant Program Policy and Corporate Purchasing Policy & Procedures

     1. Note: Despite the name, the New Projects Grant Program Policy is applicable to both new and existing/active project grant requests.

  2. Decide how much funding you’ll request that is over-and-above your existing annual budgeted amount

     1. Have questions about how much you’ve spent so far? Contact RCMG Treasurer Kathy Passe at kmpasse@me.com 

  3. Submit the RCMG Existing Projects Grant Proposal Financial Request 

     1. Your request will follow the flow chart (see below) orange line

If you have any questions or need help with submitting your Projects Grant Request Application, please contact RCMG Finance Committee Chair Julie Bechtold at juliebechtold@gmail.com

Julie Bechtold

RGEV volunteer

RCMG Finance Committee Chair