Plant Grants

Last updated October 3, 2026

Grantable tracks 111 active plant grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 85 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 111; from 69 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,000–$4,500
Total listed funding: $1.3M; across 85 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 4 with a published date

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Trustees' Garden Club Community Grant Trustees' Garden Club Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies Grants awarded to local non-profits whose projects align with one or more of Trustees' Garden Club purposes, which adhere to The Garden Club of America (GCA) mission to:	~November	Varies
Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund provides grants to support student research projects focused on native plants. The fund has been part of NCNPS for over 20 years.	~January	Varies
Garden Club of Honolulu Educational Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation ~March · $1K – $5K	~March	$1K – $5K
Garden Club of Honolulu Project Grants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation ~March · $2K – $10K	~March	$2K – $10K
OC-CNPS: The Horticultural Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The OC-CNPS Horticultural Grant supports individuals and organizations in Orange County, California, in enhancing urban gardens with native plants.	Not published	Up to $500
Garden Club of Allegheny County Grants Garden Club of Allegheny County · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Before applying, prospective Grantees must identify a member of the Garden Club of Allegheny County to act as a sponsor for their request.	Not published	Varies
Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Native Plant and Wildflower Education Grant offers up to $500 for educational programs focused on native plants and wildflowers.	Not published	Up to $500
HSI Awards For Botanical And Horticultural Research Projects on the Zingiberales Grant Heliconia Society International · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Heliconia Society International offers $1,000 grants for research on the botany and horticulture of Zingiberales, aimed at graduate and post-doctoral students. Proposals are accepted year-round, with decisions made in 3-4 months.	Not published	Up to $1K
CSSA Research Program Grant Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) offers Research Grants to support studies on succulent plants, with typical awards ranging from $1200 to $3000.	Not published	Up to $3K
Alpine Garden Society: Hendry Fund Grant Alpine Garden Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alpine Garden Society's Hendry Fund Grant supports research and educational projects focused on alpine plants, fostering interest in rock gardening and related small hardy plants.	Not published	Varies
Grand Strand Chapter Grant South Carolina Native Plant Society Grand Strand Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The South Carolina Native Plant Society (SCNPS) is a community of nature lovers, hikers, gardeners, environmental advocates, students, educators, photographers, land managers, botanists, naturalists, and others representing many different…	Not published	Up to $2K
Markow Scholarship / Small Grant Wyoming Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Markow Scholarship, offered by the Wyoming Native Plant Society, supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting research on native plants in Wyoming. Scholarships of up to $1,000 and small grants of up to $500 are available.	Not published	Up to $1K
CNPS Student Research Grants Program California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $300 – $2K The CNPS Student Research Grants Program supports research on California's native flora, aiming to protect these vital plants and their habitats.	Not published	$300 – $2K
Botanical Advocacy and Service Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Botanical Society of America (BSA) and the American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) invite applications for the Botanical Advocacy and Service Grant.	Not published	$1K
Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society is offering small grants up to $300 for projects that promote the conservation and study of Indiana's native plants.	Not published	Up to $300
Philip Keenan Award Grant American Orchid Society (AOS) · Foundation Not published · $500 The Philip Keenan Award, presented by the American Orchid Society, honors individuals dedicated to studying or preserving native orchids in North America.	Not published	$500
Longleaf Enhancement Fund for Seed & Seedling Production The Longleaf Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $200K Increase the quantity or quality of longleaf pine seed or seedlings to help accelerate the restoration of the longleaf ecosystem. Seed is in critically short supply.	Not published	$25K – $200K
Pennsylvania Heartland Unit Scholarship Grant The Pennsylvania Heartland Herb Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Pennsylvania Heartland Unit Scholarship offers a $2,000 award to students actively engaged in horticulture or related fields.	Not published	$2K
BSBI Training Grant The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland · Foundation Not published · Up to £250 The BSBI Training Grant, offered by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, provides up to £250 for aspiring botanists to attend short training courses.	Not published	Up to £250
International Association for Plant Taxonomy: Research Grants Program in Plant Systematics International Association · Foundation Not published · $2K The International Association for Plant Taxonomy offers grants for research in plant systematics, taxonomy, and nomenclature, with a focus on supporting students and young researchers from developing countries.	Not published	$2K
CNPS Student Research Grant California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students across California pursuing research related to California native plants.	Not published	Varies
Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund Grant The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund, established by the North Carolina Native Plant Society, supports U.S. students at North Carolina colleges engaged in research on native plants and habitats.	Not published	Up to $1K
CALS Grants Program California Lichen Society · Foundation Not published · $750 – $1K The California Lichen Society provides small grants to support research on California lichens. Open to both students and non-students, the program encourages innovative projects without geographical restrictions.	Not published	$750 – $1K
Philadelphia Unit Scholarship Grant The Herb Society of America: Philadelphia Unit · Foundation Not published · $2K The Philadelphia Unit Scholarship, offered by The Herb Society of America, provides a $1,500 scholarship for students pursuing degrees in horticulture or related fields.	Not published	$2K

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Plant grants by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 2 2%
Upcoming date published: 4 4%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 10 9%
No deadline published: 95 86%

Only 4 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most open plant grants

The Garden Club of America 6 open
The Garden Club of Honolulu 5 open
The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc 5 open
California Native Plant Society 4 open
Colorado Native Plant Society 4 open
Botanical Society of America 3 open

69 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 111 active plant grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 3, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About plant grants

Plant grants support native plant conservation, restoration, botanical research, pollinator habitat, and related stewardship. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) funds plant and habitat work as part of its conservation mission, and federal agencies including USDA/NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service support native plant and restoration efforts. Nonprofits, botanical gardens, tribes, universities, and agencies commonly apply.

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Plant Grants by state

Browse plant grants available to organizations in 2 states.

Plant Grants in Colorado 2 Plant Grants in California 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do plant grants award?

Of the 111 plant grants Grantable lists as of October 3, 2026, 85 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,000 and $4,500. The largest is $656K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most plant grants?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are The Garden Club of America (6), The Garden Club of Honolulu (5), The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc (5), California Native Plant Society (4), and Colorado Native Plant Society (4). In all, 69 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are plant grants due?

Of 111 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 4 have a published upcoming deadline, 10 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 95 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for plant conservation?

Funding supports native plant restoration, rare and endangered plant recovery, pollinator and habitat plantings, seed collection, and botanical research and education. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds projects benefiting plants and their habitats, and USDA and Forest Service programs support native plant and restoration work. Many programs fold plant work into broader habitat or conservation grants.

Who funds native plant and botanical projects?

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the nation's largest private conservation grantmaker, funds work that sustains and restores native plants and their habitats. Federal partners include USDA/NRCS and the U.S. Forest Service, and private and community foundations, garden clubs, and botanical organizations also support plant conservation. State natural resource agencies sometimes offer native plant and pollinator funding.

How can a nonprofit fund a native plant or pollinator project?

Frame the project around clear conservation outcomes, such as habitat acres restored or species supported, and look for habitat, pollinator, and restoration grants rather than searching only for the word "plants." Federal habitat programs and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are good starting points, supplemented by regional foundations and garden organizations. Partnering with a land manager or agency can strengthen competitiveness.

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