Fall - Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs
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Landscape Design Consultants COUNCIL<br />
LANDSCAPE DESIGN CONSULTANTS COUNCIL<br />
GRANTS FOR PROJECTS<br />
VFGC Landscape Design Consultants Council is again <strong>of</strong>fering grants for VFGC<br />
member garden club sponsored projects. These are worth applying for! Please pass<br />
on this information. Grants <strong>of</strong> $150.00 each will be given to the 3 best entries.<br />
Rules for Applying<br />
• The project does not have to be finished, but should be in progress<br />
• Prepare a book <strong>of</strong> evidence in a 9 x 12 folder<br />
• Include a Title Page (download title page from VFGC website--must include<br />
Project Name; <strong>Garden</strong> Club; District; City/County; Club President Name,<br />
Address and E-mail; Project Chairman Name, Address and E-mail)<br />
• Application must be submitted by April 16, 2012<br />
• Winners will be announced at the 2012 VFGC Member Meeting<br />
Judging Criteria<br />
IMPORTANCE OF PROJECT 20%<br />
In terms <strong>of</strong> need and total impact or benefit to the community<br />
START OF AND ANTICIPATED DATE OF COMPLETION 10%<br />
ORGANIZATION OF THEME BINDER 20%<br />
Contents should tell a story <strong>of</strong> the current year’s program. If available,<br />
include before and after photos, drawings, any newspaper clippings,<br />
letters and other relevant information<br />
LIST COST OF PLANT MATERIAL USED 20%<br />
EXTENT OF PARTICIPATION 10%<br />
Involvement <strong>of</strong> clubs/club members through work, gifts, etc.<br />
DEGREE OF PERMANENCE 20%<br />
Lasting effects <strong>of</strong> project on the community, provisions for maintenance<br />
Suggestions for possible projects<br />
1. Public or Semi Public Buildings: Construction or improvement to grounds or<br />
gardens at hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, schools, churches, libraries, etc.<br />
2. Recreation: Outdoor classrooms, play areas, mini-parks, picnic area, gardens,<br />
vacant lot, location used by teachers for instruction or other public areas seen<br />
used by public but not necessarily attached to a specific building or road.<br />
3. Highways and Median Strips: Entrance to city, neighborhoods, boulevards,<br />
drainage ditches, curbs and gutters, beautification, tree planting, safe walkways,<br />
etc.<br />
Deadline: April 16, 2012<br />
Submit Book <strong>of</strong> Evidence to:<br />
Lu Cavallaro, 6513 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, VA 23226-3118<br />
804-228-7797, 804-928-1016 (Cell), lucavallar@aol.com<br />
18 www.virginiagardenclubs.org
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