Community & School Garden Grants

Last updated August 16, 2026

There are currently 164 active community garden grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	OC-CNPS: The Acorn Grant	California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter	Rolling	$150 – $1K
Foundation	The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants	The Herb Society of America Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Target Grants & Corporate Giving	Denver Urban Gardens	Rolling	$25 – $500
Foundation	City Gardens Club of New York School Grant	The City Garden Clubs of New York	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program	Wild Ones	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Competitive Grants- Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Garden Clubs Scholarship Grant	California Garden Clubs	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Mission Grant	Colorado Native Plant Society	Rolling	$125 – $2K
Foundation	Eco-Grants	Tri-City Ecology Center	Rolling	$200 – $300
Foundation	FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) Grant	Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education	Rolling	$3K – $40K
State	CLIMATE and ENVIRONMENT – Fruit Tree Planting Foundation Orchard		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Saint Luke's Foundation Community Grant	Saint Lukes Foundation of Cleveland Ohio	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	LBK Garden Club Grants	Longboat Key Garden Club	Rolling	$100
Foundation	Sand Hills Garden Club Grant Program	The Community Foundation for the Central	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Children's Program Fund	Memorial Health Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program	Paul & Edith Babson Foundation 106846-000	Rolling	$2K – $12K
Foundation	Adirondack Farm to School Initiative	Adirondack North Country	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Community Garden Planning Grant	Open Your Heart to the Hungry And	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	CGF Major Grant Program	Colorado Garden Show Inc	Rolling	$15K – $75K
Foundation	Jefferson Public Citizens Grant	The College Foundation of the University	Rolling	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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