Ames Tools Grant

The Ames Tools Grant, initiated by the National Garden Club, Inc. in partnership with The Ames Companies, provides NGC member clubs the opportunity to select tools valued up to $250 for community gardening projects. Eligible projects must be conducted by NGC clubs between March 1 and September 30, 2025, and may involve collaboration with other organizations. Selection criteria include community impact, member involvement, tool necessity, and project uniqueness.

National Garden Club, Inc.’s grant program with The Ames Companies, Inc. began in 2014.  The Ames Companies has generously agreed to extend its in-kind grant program.
Take advantage of this benefit of being an NGC member garden club. You may select tools up to a retail value of $250 for your community garden or garden therapy club project.
Projects may be a joint venture with another organization, however the garden club applying must be a member of NGC.
or selection of the AMES Tool Grant, the following will be used by the Grant Committee:

• Scale of Points:
• Impact/Value/Scope of Overall Project - 30
• Visibility within the Community - 25
• Participation of Club Members - 20
• Need/Planned Usage of Tools Requested - 15
• Collaboration with Community Groups - 5
• Correctly Completed Application Forms - 5

Eligibility

NGC local member clubs may apply for this in-kind grantGarden tools with a total retail value of $5,000 are available for NGC gardening projects.Gardening projects performed and supported by NGC member clubs and scheduled to be carried out March 1 through September 30, 2026 are eligible. Projects may be a joint venture with another organization, however the garden club applying must be a member of NGC.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The garden club applying must be a member of NGC.