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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Big Green School Garden Grant: Jumpstart Detroit Big Green · Foundation Not published · Varies We believe that growing food changes lives. It improves nutrition security, improves mental health, connects us with nature, opens our eyes to the impacts of climate change, and improves economic mobility.	Not published	Varies
La-Mel Garden Fund Grant Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bucks County Foundation's La-Mel Garden Fund is a permanent fund making annual grants to nonprofit agencies serving the Perkasie/Sellersville area of Bucks County, PA; application forms are available in September.	Not published	Varies
Growing Green Spaces Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $40K The Growing Green Spaces 2026 Grant Program provides funding for community-led initiatives that support community health and climate resilience by growing green spaces. Requests can be between $15,000 and up to $40,000.	Not published	$15K – $40K
Farm to School Mini-Grants Vital Communities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mini-grants available for projects related to farms, agricultural heritage, farm products, food production, or local food consumption at schools.	Not published	Varies
Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper Challenge Patronicity · State Not published · $500K Supports any public facing project whose ideas fit within Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper strategies.	Not published	$500K
Rise for Education Grant Program Rise Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rise for Education Grant Program offers funding for hydroponic classroom gardens that enhance STEM education and nutrition. This initiative encourages hands-on learning, integrating STEM and arts through practical gardening projects.	Not published	Varies
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age Connecticut Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant supports K-12 schools in Connecticut to enhance Farm-to-School programs, promoting local food in child nutrition initiatives.	Not published	Up to $50K
AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, promotes urban youth agricultural education and community development in urban areas.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Big Green Jumpstart Big Green · Foundation Not published · $2K Big Green Jumpstart provides grants to schools to start or expand their edible garden programs, equipping schools with comprehensive garden kits and funding for garden-based education.	Not published	$2K
Rx Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Rx Gardens expands Spanish-speaking support at Providence Milwaukie Hospital's Garden of Giving and Community Teaching Kitchen.	Not published	Varies
Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant Mission Hillfenway Neighborhood Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant supports community-based organizations in the Mission Hill and Fenway areas.	Not published	Varies
Budding Botanist Grant KidsGardening · Foundation Not published · $1K The Budding Botanist Grant, offered by the Klorane Botanical Foundation, aims to educate students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through school garden programs.	Not published	$1K
The Carol Kelley Schools and Trees Fund Grant Trees New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carol Kelley Schools and Trees Fund, supported by Trees New York, aims to enhance New York City’s urban forest through educational partnerships with local schools.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Tree Maintenance and Planting Project - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)) Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $5.6M Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$5.6M
Urban Agriculture Microgrants (2026) Community Alliance with Family Farmers · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sprout Grants Growing Hope Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sprout Grants aim to foster community self-reliance, self-determination, and food sovereignty through the support of local community gardens.	Not published	Varies
Lake Forest Garden Club Grant Lake Forest Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lake Forest Garden Club Grant supports community initiatives focused on gardening, horticultural education, and conservation. It prioritizes projects in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, and Lake County, Illinois.	Not published	Varies
Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding pool sourced by Coast Power Association members who round up their utility bills. Supports community projects implemented by grant recipients.	Not published	Varies
Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program Wild Ones · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program aims to engage youth in environmental stewardship by funding projects that promote the use of native plants.	Not published	$100 – $500
LFF: Austin Fresh Grants The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lumpkin Family Foundation's Austin Fresh Grants program, initiated in 2020, focuses on enhancing access to healthy, affordable food in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Home Gardens Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Rolling · Varies A community-based program that partners with diverse, multi-generational families to build and sustain food-producing home and community gardens through multilingual and culturally-relevant programming.	Rolling	Varies
Canadian Farm to School Grant Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Canadian Farm to School Grant, supported by Farm to Cafeteria Canada and the Whole Kids Foundation, provides funding up to $10,000 for schools across Canada to enhance local food initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Participatory Budgeting Community Garden Development Grant City of Boston · State Not published · $50K – $300K GrowBoston is the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture, and part of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH).	Not published	$50K – $300K
West Seattle Garden Tour Grant West Seattle Garden Tour · Foundation Not published · Varies The West Seattle Garden Tour Grant supports organizations that promote horticulture, education, and artistic endeavors in West Seattle and neighboring communities.	Not published	Varies

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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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