The Haywood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association is offering grants for research or education in the areas of environment, gardening or horticulture in Haywood County.

The organization raises money through plant sales, as well as sales of its gardening almanac.

Examples of past projects include the demonstration gardens at Hazelwood, Junaluska, and Riverbend elementary schools, a school greenhouse at Bethel Middle School and a drip irrigation system for the bio-technology program at Waynesville Middle.

Applications for grants of $200 or more should be accompanied by a detailed budget and timeline. Deadline is August 31. 828.456.3576.