Community & School Garden Grants
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 158 active community & school garden grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 98 list an award amount, with a median of $3,250.
- Grants tracked
- 158
- from 124 funders
- Median award
- $3,250
- middle half $1,000–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $8.0M
- across 98 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 9 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Big Green DAO Grants (Community-Led Grantmaking) Big Green · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K Big Green DAO is a decentralized, democratic grantmaking initiative where nonprofits and donors vote side-by-side as equals to determine how unrestricted funds are allocated to grassroots organizations growing food and strengthening local… | |
| Annual Grants Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club · Foundation ~December · Up to $10K | |
| Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Annual grant program administered by the Seed Project Foundation to support North Texas schools and nonprofits that embrace sustainability and align with the foundation's mission of creating a more sustainable future. | |
| Mini-Grant Rooted in Wyoming · Foundation ~January · Up to $1K Rooted in Wyoming offers matching mini-grants to support educational gardens, community gardens, and local food development projects across the state of Wyoming. | |
| Openlands School Garden Growth Grant Openlands · Foundation ~February · $500 | |
| Green Pastures Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · $1K – $3K The Green Pastures Fund Grant, established in 1999 by an anonymous donor at the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports small community-based agricultural projects. | |
| Garden Club of Honolulu Project Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation ~March · $2K – $10K | |
| Blue Hill Peninsula Community Food Grants Maine Farmland Trust · Foundation ~March · Up to $3K In 2022, 18 projects received a total of $45,000. Funds have supported initiatives like home delivery of fresh produce and farm infrastructure improvements. | |
| Waterwise Garden Grant KidsGardening · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Waterwise Garden Grant, offered by KidsGardening and Hunter Industries, supports public and charter schools in San Diego County focusing on water conservation through gardening. | |
| 2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas. | |
| Learning Landscapes Appalachian Sustainable Development · Foundation Not published · Varies Teaching children how to create, plant, tend, nurture, cultivate, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables in gardens at schools, community centers, or clubs. | |
| OC-CNPS: The Horticultural Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The OC-CNPS Horticultural Grant supports individuals and organizations in Orange County, California, in enhancing urban gardens with native plants. | |
| ReTreeUS School and Community Orchards Grant Program United Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The ReTreeUS School and Community Orchards Grant Program aims to inspire future generations through hands-on education in orchards and gardens. | |
| Mini Grants Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| CFNI Neighborhood Grants Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFNI Neighborhood Grants Program encourages community engagement by funding resident-led projects that enhance local quality of life. | |
| Garden Futures Grants The Garden Conservancy Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Awards grants to small public gardens and nonprofit organizations that make a significant impact in their communities through garden-based programming or contribute to the study and preservation of garden history. | |
| Garden Club of Allegheny County Grants Garden Club of Allegheny County · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Before applying, prospective Grantees must identify a member of the Garden Club of Allegheny County to act as a sponsor for their request. | |
| Category 3 - School Garden & Greenhouse Grant Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The School Garden & Greenhouse Grant, offered by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), supports innovative educational projects that integrate agricultural concepts into Pre K-12 curricula. | |
| Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation & KidsGardening: GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening offer the GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant to enhance community gardens across the U.S. This initiative supports programs that engage under-resourced communities, focusing on youth… | |
| Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Grant Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is a unique funding initiative that empowers individuals and informal groups to engage their communities in sustainability projects. | |
| Community Seed Donations Grant Seed Savers Exchange · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Seed Donations program by Seed Savers Exchange provides seeds to schools, community gardens, and nonprofits, ensuring that these resources are freely available to those in need. | |
| Youth Grow Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world around them. The program operates across multiple school levels with age-appropriate programming. | |
| Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Grant Program Bonnie Plants Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Grant Program inspires young students to cultivate a love for gardening by providing free oversized cabbage plants to 3rd grade classrooms across the continental U.S. Initiated in 1996, the program… | |
| Urban Agriculture Microgrant Program Dept of Agriculture Grants · State Not published · Varies First funding opportunity from CDA's Urban Agriculture Program for urban agriculture operations seeking to complete small-scale projects crucial to expanding urban production, implementing conservation practices, and educating community… |
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Community & school garden grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 9 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 33 21%
- No deadline published
- 113 72%
Only 9 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active community & school garden grants
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) 4 active
- Big Green 3 active
- Denver Urban Gardens 3 active
- Growing Gardens 3 active
- KidsGardening 3 active
- National Garden Clubs Inc 3 active
124 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 158 active community & school garden grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About community garden grants
Community garden grants support urban agriculture, food access, and conservation education in neighborhoods and underserved communities. The USDA funds this work through Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants and through state NRCS opportunities tied to its People's Garden and conservation programs. Nonprofits, schools, tribes, local governments, and housing authorities are common applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do community & school garden grants award?
Of the 158 community & school garden grants Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 98 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $3,250, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $10K. The largest is $5.6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most community & school garden grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) (4), Big Green (3), Denver Urban Gardens (3), Growing Gardens (3), and KidsGardening (3). In all, 124 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are community & school garden grants due?
Of 158 grants listed, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 9 have a published upcoming deadline, 33 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 113 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for community gardens?
Funding supports starting and sustaining community and urban gardens, food production, conservation education, and practices like high tunnels and stormwater management. The USDA offers Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants, and some state NRCS offices run dedicated community garden opportunities. Local foundations and city programs frequently fund neighborhood gardens as well.
Does the USDA fund community gardens?
Yes. The USDA supports community gardens through its Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production program and, in some states, through NRCS community garden grant opportunities that fund conservation practices, education, and habitat work. Eligible applicants often include nonprofits, schools, tribal governments, local governments, and public housing authorities.
Who else funds community garden projects?
Beyond the USDA, many community foundations, local governments, and corporate giving programs fund neighborhood gardens, and national nonprofits sometimes offer small garden grants and seed or supply donations. Because awards for gardens are often modest, organizations frequently combine several small grants. Local funders can be especially accessible for grassroots garden groups.
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