Community & School Garden Grants

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 158 active community & school garden grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Fulton Gardens Fund Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fulton Gardens Fund Grant, established by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, honors Gerhart A. Kopf and aims to enhance public gardens in Fulton.	Not published	Varies
DLC Community Impact Grants Duquesne Light Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Duquesne Light Company's Community Impact Grants (CIG) program, initiated in 2021, aims to empower grassroots organizations addressing social equity, education, and environmental justice in Allegheny and Beaver counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Progress for Pollinators Program Happy Hollow Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A conservation partnership program between Happy Hollow Foundation and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo aimed at fostering the creation of pollinator-friendly habitats.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Garden Grants National Garden Bureau · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Therapeutic Garden Grants program, sponsored by the National Garden Bureau, awards $7,500 annually to five selected therapeutic gardens, promoting health and healing through gardening.	Not published	$1K – $3K
City Gardens Club of New York City Grant Program The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The City Gardens Club of New York City Grant Program offers annual grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for impactful projects that enhance the connection between people and nature across all five boroughs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant (VT) Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Farm to School and Early Childhood Grant in Vermont aims to enhance farm to school initiatives by supporting early childhood providers and schools.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Container Gardens Award Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AGRI Equipment Grant Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The AGRI Equipment Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, provides funding up to $25,000 for equipment purchases that support Farm to School initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
Edible Trees Grant Tree Canada · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Tree Canada's Edible Trees Grant aims to empower communities by reconnecting them with local food sources through the planting of edible trees and shrubs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Natural Disaster Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Natural Disaster USA Fund, established by National Garden Clubs (NGC) in 1997, supports local and state garden clubs in restoring areas affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Sprouting School Gardens Grant The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Sprouting School Gardens Grant, provided by the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, supports school-based gardening and cooking programs to foster healthy eating habits in children.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Agricultural Composting Improvement Grant Program (ACIP) Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Agricultural Composting Improvement Grant Program (ACIP) aims to enhance agricultural composting operations by providing funding for equipment and facility upgrades.	Not published	Up to $75K
AGRI First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant (MN) Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The AGRI First Bite Farm to School and Early Care Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, aims to assist school districts and early childhood education centers in developing local procurement practices.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Cox Enterprises Project Learning Garden Grant Program Captain Planet Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Cox Enterprises Project Learning Garden Grant Program offers schools the opportunity to create outdoor learning laboratories through established gardens.	Not published	$8K
Grants for Principals Redlands Educational Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K REP believes strongly in fostering creativity and expanding the mind through exploring nature, learning technology, and experimenting with science.	Not published	Up to $3K
Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program Missouri Department of Agriculture · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program supports small agribusinesses in urban Missouri, offering funding for projects that enhance agribusiness sustainability and economic growth.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sunny Bug Farmette Fund Slow Food Co-Denver · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
FROG (Front Range Organic Gardeners) Mini-Grants Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · Up to $500	Not published	Up to $500
OC-CNPS: The Acorn Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · $150 – $1K The Acorn Grant, offered by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports public schools in Orange County for creating school gardens featuring native plants.	Not published	$150 – $1K
The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants The Herb Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant, established through a generous donation from Donald Samull, supports elementary classrooms (grades K-6) with at least ten students to create herb gardens.	Not published	$500
Target Grants & Corporate Giving Denver Urban Gardens · Foundation Not published · $25 – $500	Not published	$25 – $500
City Gardens Club of New York School Grant The City Garden Clubs of New York · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The City Gardens Club of New York offers annual grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for projects that promote environmental beauty and education in New York City's five boroughs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Wild Ones · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program, funded by Wild Ones, supports projects that foster an appreciation for nature through native plants and natural landscapes.	Not published	$100 – $500
Competitive Grants- Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Funded by a generous legacy gift of Willow-based gardeners, Gerald and Kathryn Freeley, the Gardening as Food Security Grant Program seeks applications from eligible organizations for…	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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