1. Funding April 9 th, 2016

2. Overview

3. Funding Sources Fee for Service (12%) Direct Public Support(18%) Grants (63%) Other (8%)

4. Federal & State Some Sources Nevada Department of Agriculture, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program AmeriCorps VISTA & AmeriCorps State

5. Federal & State Pros Larger awards National Programs Cons Reimbursement based Regulations & reporting Financial penalties

6. Foundations Sources Many local foundations Foundation Center

7. Foundations Sources Many local foundations want to fund local projects. Foundation Center

8. Foundations Pros Reporting/regulations Get the money up front Cons Harder to find

9. Other funders National School Garden Grants Sources Search ‘School Garden Grants’

10. Other funders National School Garden Grants Pros Application Reporting Get the money upfront Cons Competition Materials-based

11. Logic Model What’s your impact?

12. Recommendations Get funded ! Organize Research Make contact Follow the guidelines to apply Follow the guidelines to report Do what you say you’re going to do!