(Rome, NY – May 2013) Rome Clean and Green is proud to be one of six finalists in Taking Root, a new gardening grant program from Troy-Bilt a leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, and Keep America Beautiful (KAB), the nation’s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build vibrant communities. The grant will award six KAB community groups a total of $25,000 in grants and $7,000 in Troy-Bilt products, with the public deciding who receives the most on Troy-Bilt’s Facebook Page.
Earlier this year, Rome Clean and Green submitted its application for the Taking Root grant for Grow Rome, its Community Garden Initiative. Among the many applications received, six finalists were selected and announced on Earth Day, April 22nd. Each finalist created a video expressing their need for the grant and the public is being asked to vote for their favorite on Troy-Bilt’s Facebook Page. The organization with the highest number of votes on May 12, 2013, will receive $10,000 in cash, plus $2,000 in Troy-Bilt lawn care products. Each of the five runners-up will receive $3,000 in cash plus $1,000 in Troy-Bilt products.
“The Grow Rome Project is an opportunity to engage individuals throughout Rome to learn about and engage in growing and harvesting their own food,” said Clean and Green Executive Director, Tanya Davis. “We are so excited to embark on this project with volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. This Troy-Bilt grant will allow us to reach a great number of people in our community. We need YOUR help! All you have to do is visit Troy-Bilt’s Facebook Page, watch our video and vote for us so that we can make our vision for our community gardens a reality.”
Taking Root voting opened on April 22 at www.facebook.com/troybilt and will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 12, 2013. The winner will be announced the week of May 15.
“We’re excited to introduce Taking Root this year by recognizing six community groups that are embarking on important projects from community gardens to neighborhood restoration, nutrition, beautification and education,” said Heidi Ketvertis, director of marketing for Troy-Bilt. “It’s important to us to support our communities and we wish all of our finalists the best of luck.”
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