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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Ann Arbor Farm & Garden Grants Women's National Farm and Garden Association: Ann Arbor Branch · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Ann Arbor Farm & Garden Grants, supported by the Women's National Farm and Garden Association, aim to promote local gardens and environmental stewardship through financial support for nonprofits in Washtenaw County.	Not published	Up to $1K
The National Garden Scheme - Community Garden Grants National Gardens Scheme · Foundation Not published · £1,000 - £5,000 The National Garden Scheme offers Community Garden Grants to support local gardening projects across England and Wales.	Not published	£1,000 - £5,000
ReTreeUS Back-to-School Garden Program United Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies To inspire generations of food growers, environmental stewards and problem solvers through experiential education in orchards and gardens. A fruitful educational garden in every community.	Not published	Varies
Northwest Horticultural Society Grants Northwest Horticultural Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K The Northwest Horticultural Society offers grants to support horticultural education in the Pacific Northwest. With a total budget of $15,000 for 2024, grants typically range from $1,000 to $6,000.	Not published	$1K – $6K
Strategic Impact Grants Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Strategic Impact Grants support larger, district-level initiatives and programs that have sustained impact across multiple classrooms or schools.	Not published	Up to $10K
State of Nevada Department of Education: School Garden Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Up to $400K The State of Nevada Department of Education is offering a School Garden Grant to support the establishment and upkeep of school gardens in public schools.	Not published	Up to $400K
WP Rawl School to Garden Grants Lexington County School District One Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 Provide Lexington School District One schools financial assistance to enhance students' knowledge of diet and nutrition through school gardens and live plant projects.	Not published	$250 – $500
GrowBoston Garden Supplies Grant City of Boston Office of Immigrant Advancement · State Not published · Up to $2K GrowBoston is the City of Boston's Office of Urban Agriculture, and part of the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH).	Not published	Up to $2K
Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund Grant Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Paul Culberson Agricultural Development Fund, established in 1991, supports agricultural advancement in the Polk County community.	Not published	Up to $7K
NewYork-Presbyterian: Mini-Grants Program New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011.	Not published	Varies
Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant supports community-driven solutions in Pittsburgh, PA, focusing on education, the arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Community Match Fund Sustainable CT Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $6B Sustainable CT's innovative Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability projects in Connecticut.	Rolling	Up to $6B
Urban Edible Garden Grant Maryland Agricultural Education · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Land, Health, Community Grant Program, formerly known as Aspiramos Juntos, focuses on fostering holistically healthy communities in the Chicago region.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Victory Noll Sisters Small Grants Program Catholic Climate Covenant · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Funds support sustainability and climate justice projects inspired by Laudato Si', including:	Not published	Up to $1K
Seedlings for Schools (SFS) Grants Florida Wildflower Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seedlings for Schools (SFS) program provides wildflower plants, gardening guidance, and online teaching resources to pre-K to high school teachers across Florida.	Not published	Varies
WHF: School Garden Grants Whole Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Garden Grant Program by Whole Kids Foundation offers $3,000 to schools and non-profits to create or enhance edible educational gardens. This initiative connects children with food, fostering curiosity and healthy eating habits.	Not published	$4K
Junior Gardener Program Grants San Clemente Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Junior Gardener Program Grants, offered by the San Clemente Garden Club, support K-12 school gardens to foster healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship among students.	Not published	Up to $500
Community Nutrition Grant The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas · Foundation Not published · $75K The Foundation is committed to preventing and battling food insecurity in Central Texas. Key statistics: Funding supports diverse food insecurity initiatives including:	Not published	$75K
Cooking and Gardening Strategic Impact Grants Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This specialized grant program supports cooking and gardening initiatives across Berkeley schools, promoting healthy choices, nutrition education, and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Ames Tools Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Ames Tools Grant, initiated by the National Garden Club, Inc. in partnership with The Ames Companies, provides NGC member clubs the opportunity to select tools valued up to $250 for community gardening projects.	Not published	Up to $250
Roots Program Point Reyes Bird Observatory · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roots Program is implementing and funding a variety of practices to benefit wildlife, fish, and pollinators.	Not published	Varies
School Garden Mini-Grant Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K	Not published	$250 – $2K
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $50K

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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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