2023 MSU Tollgate Farm Thomas Ranger Grant MSU will use this grant from the Thomas Ranger Memorial Fund to provide financial aid for students from high needs schools in the metro Detroit area so that they can attend programs at the farm.
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2023 MSU Tollgate Farm Operations & Programs MSE Extension will use this grant to support core program staff at Tollgate Farm and Education Center: the Public Programs Coordinator and the Education Manager. These staff members develop and oversee field trips, day camps, culturally responsive place-based education, farm-to-school education, stewardship training, a sustainability leadership institute, and
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Raising Response-Ability to Conserve Wild Lands The Little Traverse Conservancy will use this grant to support the development and initial implementation of an Ecological Conditions and Response (ECAR) protocol to support stewardship planning and inform the implementation of stewardship activities at the 25,000 acres of lands it protects as nature preserves and working forest reserves.
Little Traverse Conservancy – $15,000 Read More »
Renovating the Rose Garden at MSU Tollgate Farm The rose garden at MSU Tollgate Farm was developed by volunteers and was cared for by volunteers and Tollgate staff for almost 30 years. The garden in its glory, provided a beautiful and educational opportunity for visitors. This once grand display of over 200 rose varieties has
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2022 MSU Tollgate Farm Thomas Ranger Grant MSU will use this grant from the Thomas Ranger Memorial Fund to provide transportation for students from high needs schools in the metro Detroit area so that they can attend programs at the farm.
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2022 MSU Tollgate Farm Operations & Programs Grant Michigan State University Extension will use this grant to support two core program staff members at Tollgate Farm and Education Center: the Day Camp Coordinator and an Education Manager. These staff members develop and oversee 4-H camps, day camps, culturally responsive place-based education, farm-to-school field trips, stewardship
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Funding for a Collections Specialist The Henry Ford Estate is preparing to begin the next phase of the restoration of Fair Lane, home of Clara & Henry Ford. The next phase involves the kitchen and four bedrooms used by the Ford family and staff, and the Edison Suite. This grant will help fund a full-time
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Strengthening Small Museums Ford House, with conservator Mark Gervasi, will use this grant to strengthen and expand the capacities for small museums to properly care for their historical objects. Staff from Ford House will consult with staff/volunteers from the museums to help them better understand collections care and management, and to assist with interpretation of
Edsel and Eleanor Ford House – $6,000 Read More »
Improving Access for Persons with Limited Mobility MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center provides hands-on experiences for youth and adults in a production agriculture setting. We connect people to the source of their food and the natural world. Unfortunately, individuals with limited mobility, because of a wheelchair, or walker, have difficulty participating. Often, schools do
MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center – $10,000 Read More »
Salary Support for Essential Staff and Resources for Programming during COVID-19 Restrictions To provide salary support for essential staff needed to develop and deliver quality programming at the farm, including programs that are adapted to the circumstances created by COVID-19, and to undertake site activities and maintenance.
Michigan State University Extension – $113,579 Read More »
