Community & School Garden Grants
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are currently 163 open community & school garden grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 99 list an award amount, with a median of $3,500.
- Open grants
- 163
- from 126 funders
- Median award
- $3,500
- middle half $1,000–$10K
- Total listed funding
- $9.5M
- across 99 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 12 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Contributions Committee Grant Garden Club of Houston · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies The Community Contributions Committee receives, researches, and considers proposals for awarding Club funds to worthwhile civic and community projects. Examples of past projects include: | |
| Community Grant Wisconsin Medical Society · Foundation October 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Beacon Hill Community Fund Beacon Hill Civic Association Inc · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $3K – $10K The Community Fund supports projects and programs for residents involving: Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street, and adjacent neighborhoods (Boston, MA area) Established in 2019, the Community Fund was created by the Beacon Hill Civic Association… | |
| Big Green DAO Grants (Community-Led Grantmaking) Big Green · Foundation December 5, 2026 · $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 12, 2026 · Up to $10K | |
| Seed Project Foundation General Grants Harvest Seed Project Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · 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 31, 2027 · 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 1, 2027 · $500 | |
| Garden Club of Honolulu Project Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation March 1, 2027 · $2K – $10K | |
| Blue Hill Peninsula Community Food Grants Maine Farmland Trust · Foundation March 31, 2027 · 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 Rolling · $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 · Foundation Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · Varies | |
| CFNI Neighborhood Grants Community Foundation of Northern IL · Foundation Rolling · 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 Rolling · $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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · $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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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. |
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Community & school garden grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 12 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 32 20%
- No deadline published
- 116 71%
Only 12 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open community & school garden grants
- Big Green 4 open
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) 4 open
- Denver Urban Gardens 3 open
- Growing Gardens 3 open
- KidsGardening 3 open
- National Garden Clubs Inc 3 open
126 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 163 open community & school garden grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 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 163 open community & school garden grants Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 99 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $3,500, 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 open listings, the most active funders are Big Green (4), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) (4), Denver Urban Gardens (3), Growing Gardens (3), and KidsGardening (3). In all, 126 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are community & school garden grants due?
Of 163 open grants, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 32 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 116 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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