Plant America Community Project Grant

The Plant America Community Project Grant, offered by the National Garden Clubs, supports initiatives that enhance public spaces and community gardens. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for projects that educate and engage both adults and children in gardening. Since 2017, over 250 grants have been awarded, totaling more than $225,000. Eligible applicants include member clubs, focusing on beautification, restoration, and environmental education.

Plant America Community Project Grants
Plant America Community Project Grants help enhance and beautify our public areas and community gardens. Project grants to NGC member clubs help educate adults and children about the joys of gardening and create a pride throughout the community. Grants may be used for physical landscaping or environmental projects, or for horticultural or educational opportunities for the community.
Grants have been awarded to NGC member clubs since 2017. More than 250 grants have been awarded, totaling more than $225,000. Grants are awarded in amounts up to $2,000.
Through Plant America Grants, up to $2,000.00 is made available to be used for direct expenses of projects. Projects submitted for receiving a grant may be a joint venture with another organization/s.
The scope of these projects in communities may include:
Beautification and/or restorationCommunity gardensSchool gardens/classroomsLandscaping for Habitat for Humanity HomesLandscaping of Blue Star or Gold Star Memorial MarkersImplementation of environmental practicesA horticulture or environmental educational event for the public

Eligibility

Who May Apply:Individual and Near Garden Clubs that are members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Please note that recipients of previous Plant America Community Project Grants are not eligible to apply. Applications of more than two pages will not be considered. Photos should not be submitted with your application. Grants will not be provided for:Projects in which the club does not participate in some aspectPurchase of Blue or Gold Star MarkersCompetitive Flower ShowsScout projectsSalaries of benefits of personnelPolitical action programsCapital drives and fund buildingScholarships and endowmentsPrivate gardensLawsuits and litigationOverhead costs