Grants of up to $1,000 for youth gardening projects are available through the NDSU Extension Service.

Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies, Junior Master Gardener or other gardening books and other educational supplies. Any project related to youth gardening is eligible.

“Schools, 4-H clubs, community organizations, church groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to apply,” said Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension Service horticulturalist.

A review of applicants will begin Feb. 10 and continue until the available $30,000 is exhausted.

More than 3,000 youth in more than 30 countries participate in Junior Master Gardener projects every year.

Projects include: Establishment of school gardens to promote the consumption of healthy foods; planting trees to establish small arboreta at schools or parks; Beautification projects at schools, parks, churches or along streets; projects that promote creative writing, literature or art related to the environment.

Curriculum from the national Junior Master Gardener Program is available through the Extension Service.

NDSU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 108 public and private universities by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.