Fund-a-Need

Pick a Special FGI Need Below

All projects include flexible giving options.
Nursery
Foundational propagation systems that sustain the next generation of heritage trees. Flexible giving allows any contribution level toward each item.

Fish Fertilizer

$150
Supports soil fertility and early-stage propagation health for young nursery stock.
Flexible giving available
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Tree Labels

$200
Ensures accurate identification and tracking of heritage cultivars across propagation cycles.
Flexible giving available
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Rootstock

$1,700
Provides the genetic foundation for grafting and rebuilding historic orchard varieties.
Flexible giving available
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1/2 Acre Fencing

$5,000
Protects young nursery trees from wildlife pressure and environmental stress.
Flexible giving available
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Nursery Label Printer

$5,000
Enables durable, field-ready tracking of plant genetics and lineage data.
Flexible giving available
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Orchardist Labor

$5,000 / year
Supports hands-on cultivation, grafting, and orchard stewardship work.
Flexible giving available
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Greenhouse
Propagation infrastructure that accelerates growth and protects sensitive plant material during early development stages.

Greenhouse Plastic

$250
Maintains stable temperature and humidity conditions for propagation success.
Flexible giving available
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Wood Framing

$300
Structural support for greenhouse systems essential to year-round propagation.
Flexible giving available
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Orchard
Long-term orchard infrastructure supporting soil regeneration, water systems, and large-scale restoration planting.

Compost

$1,700
Rebuilds soil biology and supports nutrient cycling for heritage orchard health.
Flexible giving available
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5,000-Gallon Water Tank

$6,000
Ensures resilient irrigation capacity during drought and seasonal variability.
Flexible giving available
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Tree Digging Winch

$7,000
Enables safe extraction and relocation of mature heritage trees for propagation.
Flexible giving available
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Tools
Field equipment that enables restoration, maintenance, and large-scale orchard work.

Brush Cutter

$800
Maintains orchard access and reduces competing vegetation pressure.
Flexible giving available
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Kubota Tractor
(Phase 1)

$10,000
Primary field vehicle for orchard development and soil preparation.
Flexible giving available
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Kubota Tractor
(Phase 2)

$10,000
Expansion capacity for large-scale orchard restoration operations.
Flexible giving available
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Website

Website Development

$5,000
Builds a modern platform for storytelling, donations, and program expansion.
Flexible giving available
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General Donations

General Donations

Any Amount
Supports the Felix Gillet Institute’s mission across all restoration, propagation, and orchard programs.
Flexible giving available
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Felix Gillet Mother Orchard Initiative • Supporting climate-resilient heritage agriculture