Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.gcacpgh.org/grants)._
  • GCAC will only accept grant requests in line with its mission statement
  • The mission of The Garden Club of Allegheny County shall be to promote greater knowledge of horticulture, stimulate interest in conservation and historic preservation, encourage community and environmental education, and participate in civic planning and planting programs
  • All grant proposals must be sponsored by a current member of The Garden Club of Allegheny County

Overview

_NOTE: Before applying, prospective Grantees must identify a member of the Garden Club of Allegheny County to act as a sponsor for their request. GCAC strongly recommends early application submission._

GCAC

The Garden Club of Allegheny County (GCAC) was founded in 1914 by a group of men and women passionate about gardening, horticulture, conservation, and civic planning.

Grant Requests

GCAC awards grants based on community needs, membership interests, and the availability of GCAC’s resources or ability to attract these resources. In the past 21 years, GCAC has raised more than $2 million through PIZZAZZ proceeds to fund these grants.

Your application must fit within the objectives of GCAC:

  • To promote greater knowledge of horticulture
  • To stimulate interest in conservation and/or historical preservation
  • To encourage community environmental education
  • To support participation in civic planning and planting programs
  • What would be the benefits of the project to GCAC members?

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • GCAC will only accept grant requests in line with its mission statement.
    • The mission of The Garden Club of Allegheny County shall be to promote greater knowledge of horticulture, stimulate interest in conservation and historic preservation, encourage community and environmental education, and participate in civic planning and planting programs.
  • Applicants must be registered as a 501c3 organization.
  • All grant proposals must be sponsored by a current member of The Garden Club of Allegheny County.

What Garden Club of Allegheny County actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
7
Total given
$100K
Median grant
$16K
Range
$6,000–$22K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburgh, PA; Oakdale, PA; Sewickley, PA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA

    Horticulture

    $22K

  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden · Oakdale, PA

    Civic

    $20K

  • Allegheny River Trail Park · Pittsburgh, PA

    Horticulture

    $20K

  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Pittsburgh, PA

    Education

    $16K

  • Union Aid Society · Sewickley, PA

    Horticulture

    $7,700

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Community gardens
  • Environmental education
  • Plants
  • Nonprofits

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