In 2026, the Michigan Master Gardener Association will provide grants (maximum $500) for selected proposals. The criteria for the grant proposal and an application form are below. Other resources found on this page include the scoring rubric used for reviewing submitted proposals and selecting application(s) to fund. Two other documents will guide the recipient of the grant with a check-in on progress in August 2026 and a project summary due in November 2026. An example of each required form (application, check-in, and final summary) is also posted here for your reference.

IMPORTANT DATES

Grant application deadline - March 1, 2026

Grant awards announced - April 1, 2026

Grant check-in - August 1, 2026

Final summary - November 1, 2026

MMGA Grant Application: Due March 1, 2026

• Note: There are two ways to submit the application.

  • You can choose to click on the PDF application and then download the form to complete by hand and return by email. Download the PDF Grant Criteria & Application.

    OR

  • You may use the online fillable Google form to complete an electronic application. Just type in the required information and submit with a click of a button when done. Complete the online Grant Application.

    Application Resources

  • Criteria for grant proposal. Read before writing the application.

  • Scoring Rubric for grant proposal For your reference only. Do not include it with your application.

  • November 5, 2026 Zoom Recording: Introduction to the MMGA Grant Program

  • PowerPoint: Tips for Successful MMGA Grant Writing

  • For your review: Sample Application

Questions? Please contact grants@michiganmastergardener.org.

For Grant Recipients Only

Check-In Due August 1, 2026

• You can choose to click on the PDF application and then download the form to complete by hand and return by email. Download the PDF Check-In.

  OR

• You may use the online fillable Google form to complete an electronic application. Just type in the required information and submit with a click of a button when done. Complete the online Check-in.

Final Summary Due November 1, 2026

• You can choose to click on the PDF application and then download the form to complete by hand and return by email. Download the PDF Final Summary.

  OR

• You may use the online Google form to complete an electronic application. Just fill in the required information and submit with a click of a button when done. Complete the online Final Summary.

  Grant Recipient Resources

• For your review:

  • Sample Check-In

  • Sample Final Summary