Oregon Master Gardener™ Association Grants

Carlson Memorial Fund (CMF)

The Carlson Memorial Fund commemorates the life and work of Dr. Karl Carlson, and serves as a tribute to his dedication to the Oregon Master Gardener™ Association, and to the OSU Extension Service. The purpose of the fund is to enhance the OSU Home Horticulture Program by making available funds to help OSU Master Gardener chapters become better established. In the establishment of new OSU Master Gardener chapters. In the implementation of new programs or projects related to home horticulture, when financial assistance is needed.

CMF Guidelines and Application

Extension Educator Grant (EE)

The OMGA Extension Education Grant Program funds OSU Extension personnel, program assistants, or designated OSU Extension staff responsible for county Master Gardener programs, to enhance their ability to educate the public in home horticulture.
EE Guidelines and Application

Marje Luce Search for Excellence Award (SE)

Identifies a superior project created by a local chapter that is worthy of submission to the International Master Gardener Conference. Submissions can be made in  one of seven categories: Youth Programs, Demonstration Garden, Workshops, Community Service, Innovative Project, Special Audiences, or Research.
SE Guidelines and Application

Send-a-Friend Scholarship (SF)

The OMGA Send-A-Friend program assists individuals recommended by their local chapters with a scholarship to attend the OMGA summer conference. One $100 scholarship per chapter can be awarded with funds sent to the treasurer of the chapter.
SF Guidelines and Application