City Gardens Club of New York City Grant Program

City Gardens Club of New York City Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The City Garden Clubs of New York
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: October 31, 2025

Summary

The City Gardens Club of New York City Grant Program offers annual grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for impactful projects that enhance the connection between people and nature across all five boroughs. The program supports educational initiatives to cultivate gardening skills, foster environmental appreciation, and improve community gardens and public spaces. Nonprofit groups are invited to apply, ensuring that funds are used effectively to promote sustainable practices and environmental stewardship in urban settings.

Overview

Note: The grant for schools is here City Gardens Club grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 are offered on a yearly basis for worthwhile projects that conform to the mission of the Grants Committee, which is to bring the beauty of the natural world into the lives of children and adults in all five boroughs of New York City and to sponsor educational programs that help citizens: develop appreciation and knowledge of naturelearn gardening skillssupport the preservation and improvement of the city’s environment Funds are distributed to a variety of nonprofit groups chosen by the committee from the year’s pool of grant applications. The committee’s goals include: preserving and/or upgrading community gardens and public spaces, both old and newsupporting viable startup projects that offer interactive learning opportunitieseducating community members in developing gardening skills and supplying them with plants and garden-related materials.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. City Gardens Club program funds environmental and garden projects by nonprofit groups throughout New York City.Projects must conform to the mission of the Grants Committee.

Ineligibility

CGC grant money is not to be used for salaries.