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Call For Proposals: New Mexico Centennial Gardens

November 2, 2011 SANTA FE, NM— The New Mexico Centennial is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Centennial Gardens Program. Thanks to the generosity of the Coca-Cola Foundation, grants will be available to support school and community garden projects in New Mexico in 2012. Grants will be available via the NM Centennial Foundation at levels of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000.

To be eligible for a Centennial Garden grant, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or nonprofit K-12 school that is developing or currently maintaining a garden project that will help communities engage with fresh fruits and vegetables. Garden projects may be at any stage of development; planning, construction or operation. In selecting grant recipients, priority will be given to both limited-resource communities and to projects that demonstrate strong collaborations and community support. Relationships with food banks or other outlets to distribute food to New Mexicans in need are a plus.

To be considered, applications must be received by 5:00pm on January 13, 2012. Guidelines and application form are available at www.nmcentennial.org or by calling Sarah Ives at 505-984-2012.

About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world’s most valuable brand, the Company’s portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company’s beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information, please visit our company website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

About the New Mexico Centennial 1912-2012
New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912, after 62 years of debate. With participation in communities statewide, the New Mexico Centennial encompasses a wide range of events, projects and initiatives, including statehood history timelines for schools, libraries and parks; the Centennial Authors program featuring five distinguished New Mexico writers; the New Mexico Creates/Centennial Commemorative Art project; and workshops for teachers to enhance the teaching of New Mexico history. The Centennial Gardens initiative is a project of the New Mexico Centennial Foundation with the support of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the lead state agency for the commemoration. Visit www.nmcentennial.org for further information, or call 505-984-2012.

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