Happy Thanksgiving!

Buy local. Eat local. Enjoy local.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoys local produce in their dishes!

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Captain Planet Foundation Grant Opportunity

The Captain Planet Foundation primarily makes grants to U.S.-based schools and organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $3 million. Grants are made for activities that conform to the mission of the Captain Planet Foundation which is to: promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities.

Grants from the Captain Planet Foundation are intended to:* serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education in schools, and* inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities. CPF grants are limited to $2,500 and preferential consideration is given to applicants who have secured at least 50% matching or in-kind funding for their program.

Application information: http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply

2012 Youth Garden Grants

NGA is delighted to announce that The Home Depot Garden Club continues as the Youth Garden Grants (YGG) sponsor. In its 29-year history, the YGG program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters by supporting youth gardening programs. Thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot Garden Club, 5 winners will receive gift cards valued at $1,000, and 95 winners will receive $500 gift cards, for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies specific to the needs of their program from their local Home Depot store.

Application details: http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/2012-youth-garden-grants-1

Grant Opportunity: Disney's Planet Challenge

Disney's Planet Challenge (DPC) is a project-based learning environmental competition for classrooms across the United States. DPC teaches kids about science and conservation while empowering them to make a positive impact on their communities and planet.

Disney's Planet Challenge is brought to you by Disney's Friends for Change, a multi-platform initiative that inspires kids and families around the world to help people, communities, and the planet.

DPC offers two tracks of competition: http://disney.go.com/planetchallenge/