Scholarship and Grant Recipients

 Awarded two $1500 scholarships to students in the Biology Department studying horticulture.

Yannik Slocum

I just completed my freshman year at UWSP.  I am from a small town in northern IL called Durand. I grew up on a wine grape vineyard which started my interest in horticulture.  From there I expanded my interests to other fruits, along with vegetables,decorative plants, and mushrooms.  I began volunteering for my local food pantry and Plant A Row for the hungry program.  I plan to Major in biology with an emphasis in botany.  It is a subject I have been passionate about since I was a young child.  Your contribution to my education inspires me to do great things at UWSP.

Elissa Van Wyhe

I am from Stevens Point and am finishing my freshman year at UWSP, working on a Biology Major with a concentration in Botany and Plant Science, accompanied by a professional writing minor.  I have always loved nature and being outdoors and my favorite memories as a child are being in the woods with my dad learning to identify different plants and trees.  I grew up on a dairy farm and I have memories walking the pasture with him.  Once again thank you for the scholarship and your belief and support of me and my future.

Awarded two $1000 scholarships to students in the Garden to Market program.

Claudia Sackman

I would like to thank your organization for this scholarship.  I will continue to put my best effort forward and make sure your trust in me is not in vain.  I thoroughly enjoy my hands on involvement on the NTC school farm.  Thank you again, it truly means so much to me.

Stephanie Heier

Thanks you so much for awarding me this scholarship to support me in the NTC Garden to Market program.  I truly appreciate your generosity and belief in my goals.  This opportunity will help me build and learn the skills I need to start a small business focused on homegrown and handmade products and work in the community.  Your support means a great deal to me and motivates me to keep learning and give back to the community through gardening.

Homme Heights Garden of Monarchs and Native Blooming Plants at the Homme Heights Home dba Forest Park Village (senior adult housing complex with a continuum toward assisted living). 

Forest Park Village will transform a section of their property to plantings in support of monarch butterflies by creating a thriving habitat for native Wisconsin wildflowers.

Marathon Elementary School project on Providing for Pollinators 

The project will educate students on the process of pollination and the vital role pollinators play in the production of food. Students and teachers will convert an unused parcel of land into a “teaching garden.

Maple Grove School 

To further develop their school and community garden.

Applicant must be a non-profit organization. Preference is given to Marathon County projects. Projects are evaluated on the project's alignment with NCWMGA's mission, the horticultural and educational aspects of the project, and the stability and history of the applicant organization.  

Grants awarded May 30 must have applications postmarked between January 1 and April 15. 

Grants awarded October 31 must have applications postmarked between April 16 and September 15.

NCWMGA's Philanthropy Committee will provide further details to applicants if needed. Factors the committee considers when assessing grant applications include the following: 

a) whether the project aligns with NCWMGA's mission and is feasible, well-designed, planned, purposeful and sensible, 

b) whether the project addresses an important need in the community or benefits a large number of people with measurable impact, 

c) whether it is a one-time project or a continuing project, 

d) whether the project budget is adequate and realistic, and 

e) whether the application includes an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the project.