How much funding does Ames Tools Grant provide?

Ames Tools Grant provides Up to US $250 in in-kind support in funding.

When is the deadline for Ames Tools Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Ames Tools Grant

National Garden Clubs Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to US $250 in in-kind support

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

NGC local member clubs may apply for this in-kind grant.
Garden 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.

Overview

Ames Tools Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Garden Clubs
Amount: Up to US $250 in in-kind support
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.