How much funding does Native Garden Grants provide?

Native Garden Grants provides $800 in funding.

When is the deadline for Native Garden Grants?

The deadline is September 8, 2026.

Native Garden Grants

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Funding Amount

$800

Deadline

September 8, 2026

152 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Native Garden Grants

Funder: Keep Texas Beautiful in partnership with AEP Texas

Geographic Scope: Texas

Award Amount: $800 per grant

Included with Award:

$800 grant funding

Materials (sunblock, gardening gloves, garbage bags)

Additional support for event success

Program Purpose:

Help communities create and improve demonstration gardens

Promote native species

Educate and engage people to grow native species in their own gardens

Support sustainable environmental growth

Background:

Coincides with National Planting Day (September 9)

Previous years saw 1,000+ volunteer hours contributed

Resulted in planting of 500+ flowers and countless trees in sustainable gardens across Texas

Focus Areas:

Native plant species protection: Protects biodiversity and ecosystem foundation

Natural ecosystem support: Provides food and shelter to native animal species better than introduced plants

Reduced pesticide use: Native plants develop natural defenses to diseases and pests

Organic growth: Provides opportunity for organic plant and vegetable growth

Water conservation: Native plants especially crucial in drought conditions

Eligible Applicants:

KTB affiliates with Gold Star, Silver Star, or Good Standing Status

Requirements:

Designate area with permission to build garden

Document how drought and water restrictions affected community

Fill out application on KTB's website

Contact: Keep Texas Beautiful, www.ktb.org

How to Apply

Application Steps

1. Verify affiliate status: Confirm Gold Star, Silver Star, or Good Standing Status
2. Identify garden location: Designate area and secure permission to build garden
3. Document community impact: Detail how drought and water restrictions have affected your community
4. Complete application: Fill out application form on KTB's website
5. Submit by deadline: Applications due by September 8

Required Information

Affiliate status verification
Garden location: Proof of permission from property owner/manager
Community drought documentation: How water restrictions and drought have affected the area
Garden plan: Details of demonstration garden design focusing on native species

Program Timeline

Application Deadline: September 8
National Planting Day: September 9 (grants support work aligned with this national day)
Selection Notification: Shortly after deadline

Application Portal: https://www.ktb.org

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