KNPS seeks grant applicants

The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society is offering a grant of up to $300 for a Bonner County group, class or individual to complete a project which is designed to promote the awareness of native plants.

In 2008, KNPS chose to honor Lois Wythe, founder and developer of the Native Plant Arboretum in Lakeview Park, by offering an annual grant to recognize her contributions as well as promote the use and appreciation of native plants. Since that time, two schools, two individuals, the Panhandle Animal Shelter and an informal group of volunteers with a project in mind have received funds. Funds will be awarded based on originality and the potential effectiveness of the project. We encourage applications which think beyond gardens such as an art project, science/botany focus or educational speaker.

The project must be essentially completed by the end of 2017 at which time a final report outlining the accomplishments including a plan for maintaining the project over time must be submitted to the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society.

Applications are due by Nov. 30, 2016. Funds will be awarded early in 2017. The application may be viewed/downloaded at nativeplantsociety.org. Mail applications to Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society Grant Committee, P.O. Box 1092, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

Information: Janice DeBaun, grant@nativeplantsociety.org.