Mini Grant Program
The Rock River Valley Chapter Wild Ones Mini Grant Program is geared toward nonprofit organizations, schools, scout troops, Master Naturalist/Gardener projects, etc., who are interested in starting or expanding native plant gardens and landscaping projects with native plants. Examples include pollinator and rain gardens, native plant monarch waystations, prairie patches, and woodland gardens. Starting small is a great way to increase your chances of success; therefore, one or two flats of native plants can help toward that end. Please note that the RRVC Mini Grant Program cannot be used for private or home landscaping projects.
Selected applicants will be allowed to obtain plants from either one of the chapter’s plant sales. For the native plant sale, the first flat of plants is free. Additional flats will be sold at the chapter’s wholesale cost, which is approximately 50% of the pre-order retail price. For the tree and shrub sale, only a slight discount is given due to the higher plant material cost to the chapter.
Mini Grant Deadlines
- Native Plant Sale: Applications are due no later than April 15, 2026
- Tree and Shrub Sale: TBA
Click this link to download the Mini Grant Application. The file is in PDF format and can be read and printed with Adobe Reader. If you need Adobe Reader, click here and select your operating system to download. Be sure to uncheck the box for “Optional offer” of virus software or toolbars before clicking on “Download now.”
Save the file to your computer, complete the application, and email it to the Grant Coordinator below. If you need help downloading and saving the file, click here for instructions.
Kim Lowman Vollmer, Youth Education & Grant Coordinator, 14197 White School Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080, 815.397.6044, kimlowvol@aol.com