About This Program
Through MI-Impact Herbs in the Burbs program, accepted participants will receive a free beginner herb growing kit with supplies and materials to grow your own herbs. Your kit will include:
- Indoor culinary herb starter kit (seeds, pots, dirt, shears)
- Herb growing and preservation book
- Sustainable watering can
- Grow light (requires electricity)
- Tool set
Best of all you can learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home. This program is completely FREE. There is no cost to apply or participate. Start your gardening journey today and discover what you can create!
Who Can Apply?
Applicants Must:
- Be a Michigan Resident living in one of the following cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Dearborn, Clinton Township (Macomb), Canton Township, Macomb, Livonia, Troy, Westland, Farmington Hills, Shelby Township, Flint, Wyoming, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Kalamazoo.
- Be Between the Ages of 8-24
- Have a parent or guardian complete the application.
Priority consideration may be given to families with modest annual income
What You’ll Need to Apply
Before you begin have the following ready:
- Parent/Guardian ready to complete the application
- Photo of Michigan State ID
- Youth Report Card or Alternate Supporting Document (see FAQ for options)
