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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Community Garden Mini-Grant Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K	Not published	$250 – $2K
Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society is offering small grants up to $300 for projects that promote the conservation and study of Indiana's native plants.	Not published	Up to $300
Farm to Summer Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Farm to Summer Grant Program, funded by the California State Library, aims to connect children and families with locally sourced food through engaging activities at public libraries.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants & Green Spaces Initiative Grant Program The Carlilian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carlilian Foundation's Community Grants & Green Spaces Initiative aims to enhance the quality of life in Schenectady County, NY, by funding transformative projects that promote capital improvements and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Urban Farm Conservation Mini-Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Urban Farm Conservation Mini-Grant provides up to $5,000 to support commercial urban farmers in Minnesota in implementing vital conservation practices.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation: Simple Gifts Fund Grant Rocky Mountain Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Rocky Mountain Health Foundation's Simple Gifts Fund supports organizations focused on community health, including coalitions, gardens, language justice, peer support, and respite care.	Not published	Up to $15K
Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Massachusetts Urban Agriculture Grant Program aims to enhance food security and access to fresh produce in urban areas.	Not published	Varies
Emeril's Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Hazon Mini-Grants Adamah Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K Small grants that help emerging JOFEE (Jewish Outdoor Food Environmental Education) programs and projects across the country. The initiatives funded by mini-grants accomplish significant impact with relatively modest funding amounts.	Not published	$20K
Family Garden Mini-Grant Program (Russian River Area) Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $150 – $300	Not published	$150 – $300
Bright Green Future School Grants City Of Austin · State Not published · Up to $3K The Bright Green Future School Grants, offered by the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, support sustainability projects in preschools and K-12 schools.	Not published	Up to $3K
Preserving Urban Gardens and Farms Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation seeks proposals for preserving urban gardens and farms in Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
SeedMoney Crowdfunding Competition Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
SF WPS Community Garden Irrigation Meter Grant Program San Francisco Water Power Sewer · Foundation Not published · Varies The SF WPS Community Garden Irrigation Meter Grant Program supports urban agriculture by providing up to $12,000 for irrigation water service installation.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest Grant Arkansas Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Arkansas Grown School Garden of the Year Contest encourages K-12 schools to engage students in fresh food production and cultivation.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Land, Health, Community Grant Programs are: 1) Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois; and 2) Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Edible Gardens Award Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CGF Annual Grant Program Colorado Garden Show Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Colorado Garden Foundation's Annual Grant Program supports horticultural projects that enhance Colorado's communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
Urban Agriculture Resilience Grant Program American Public Gardens Association · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2020, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and the American Public Gardens Association (the Association) initiated the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program.	Not published	Varies
Hazel Herring Civic Improvement Grant Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hazel Herring Civic Improvement Grant, established by the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, supports projects aimed at enhancing community spaces.	Not published	Varies
Eat Well Do Good In-Kind Donations Grant Nature's Path Organic · Foundation Not published · Varies Nature's Path Organic is committed to giving back through its Eat Well Do Good initiative, donating over $2 million worth of organic food annually to those in need.	Not published	Varies
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $150K Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$45K – $150K
Individual Plot Grant Hoop House Project One Town Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide assistance to low-income individuals and families and provide a hoop house for growing food	Rolling	Varies
TD FEF Funding Grant TD Friends of the Environment Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF), established in 1990, is a Canadian charity that funds environmental projects nationwide.	Not published	$2K – $8K

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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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