DC Metro Action is a listing of local actions, entertainment, volunteer opportunities and the occasional rant on a wide range of socially just issues.
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Action of the Day Many of these action alerts are found on the listservs and websites of organizations listed in our "Act Locally" section (Left).
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Grants for the Greening of DC
Community Greening mini-grants of up to $1,000 are available from Garden Resources of Washington for community and youth gardening projects located in the District of Columbia. These grants are available for learning gardens, healing gardens, neighborhood beautification, community gardens, tree box beautification, butterfly gardens, food gardens, habitat gardens, rain gardens, etc. The funds can be used for plants, seeds, tools, soil amendments, mulch and other gardening supplies, educational materials and community outreach. Funds cannot be used for stipends, salaries or contractors' fees.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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