Northwest Horticultural Society Grants

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. Eligible projects must demonstrate clear outcomes within 12 months and benefit community engagement and environmental restoration. Priority is given to organizations west of the Cascades in Washington State. Applications are currently being accepted, encouraging local initiatives that promote horticultural beauty and biodiversity.

NHS provides grants projects that benefit horticultural education in the Northwest.
2024 NHS Grants Offered
The Northwest Horticultural Society (NHS) provides grants to community-focused organizations in the region, in alignment with its mission to educate and enhance the practice of horticulture in the Pacific Northwest. The NHS Board has allocated $15,000 for grants in 2024 and is currently accepting applications for consideration. While grants typically range from $1,000 to $6,000, requests for other amounts will also be considered.
Selection Criteria
The NHS Grants Committee invites applications for horticulture projects and/or programs which further one or a combination of the following objectives:
Provide horticultural education to a local communityIncrease community participation in horticultural activitiesImplement environmental cleanup and/or restoration benefiting a communityServe historically marginalized communities through horticulture: including indigenous peoples of the Salish Sea region, people of color, and people living in low-income neighborhoodsExpand community access to any of the following areas: natural spaces, gardens, and community vegetable gardensPromote the creation of horticultural beauty and biodiversity in publicly accessible spaces

Eligibility

Organizations Eligible for Grants:Eligible organizations include educational institutions, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, and organizations sponsored by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provided they submit a letter of support from the sponsoring agency.Projects Eligible for Grants:Projects or programs proposed should have a clearly defined outcome to be achieved within 12 months of fund disbursement; awarded funds are to be fully expended within that time frame.If the project is part of a larger program, detailed plans demonstrating the feasibility of the entire program and the standalone value of the proposed project are required.Any requested funding that is allocated for staffing expenses is to be directed exclusively to the completion of project-specific activities.