Plant Grants

Last updated October 23, 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; 6 with a published date

On this page: Foundation · Updated daily

Find the plant grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 110 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
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
Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant Michigan Botanical Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant supports research and educational initiatives that enhance the understanding and preservation of Michigan's flora.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $4K The Summer Scholarship in Field Botany, funded by the Garden Club of America, aims to support undergraduate and master's students pursuing field studies in the Western Hemisphere.	Not published	$4K
Graduate Student Research Fellowship Grant Torrey Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Graduate Student Research Fellowship, offered by the Torrey Botanical Society, provides financial support for graduate students in plant science.	Not published	$1K – $3K
California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant California Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant supports undergraduate and graduate student members conducting botanical research in western North America.	Not published	Up to $1K
Healthy Tree Canopy Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Healthy Tree Canopy Grants program by Hennepin County provides funding to enhance the tree canopy through various projects.	Not published	$1K – $10K
The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany, initiated by the Garden Club of America, supports US undergraduate students pursuing summer studies in medicinal botany.	Not published	$3K
Founders Garden Club of Dallas Grant Program Founders Garden Club of Dallas · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year a portion of funds raised by the Club are designated to be distributed to projects in Dallas County that align with the following GCA purposes: Projects must be located in or serve Dallas County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Bristlecone Chapter - Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant Program California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Bristlecone Chapter of the California Native Plant Society invites applications for the Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant, honoring the contributions of a notable botanist.	Not published	Up to $2K
Pacific Region Garden Clubs Lana Finegold Scholarship Grant Pacific Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $1K The Pacific Region Garden Clubs Lana Finegold Scholarship offers a $1000 award to students residing in the Pacific Region. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a college or university of their choice, regardless of location.	Not published	$1K
Greener Initiative Florida State Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Environmental conservation and restoration program focused on native plant restoration in Florida State Parks.	Not published	Varies
Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Small Grants Australian Flora Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Australian Flora Foundation offers Small Grants for research projects focusing on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. Designed for one to two-year projects, grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.	Not published	$5K – $20K
IMLS National Leadership Grant - Endangered Exceptional Plants Research Zoological Society of Cincinnati · Foundation Not published · $656K Three-year research study to address challenges of off-site conservation of endangered exceptional plants.	Not published	$656K
MNPS Small Grants Program Montana Native Plant Society (MNPS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Montana Native Plant Society's Small Grants Program offers funding up to $1500 for projects that conserve native plants in Montana. This initiative aims to enhance research, conservation, and education regarding native flora.	Not published	Up to $2K
Budding Botanist Grant KidsGardening · Foundation Not published · $1K The Budding Botanist Grant, offered by the Klorane Botanical Foundation, aims to educate students about environmental sustainability and biodiversity through school garden programs.	Not published	$1K
Plant Science Research Fellowship Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Plant Science Research Fellowship, awarded by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, supports early-career plant scientists with a $10,000 grant for a 2-5 week residency.	Not published	$10K
Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program Wild Ones · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program aims to engage youth in environmental stewardship by funding projects that promote the use of native plants.	Not published	$100 – $500
Sacramento Valley Chapter CNPS scholarship award California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sacramento Chapter of the California Native Plant Society funds an additional scholarship for plant-related research.	Not published	Varies
American Daylily Society: Grants American Daylily Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Daylily Society offers grants up to $5,000 for scientific research on Hemerocallis.	Not published	$5K
Thomas H. Wootten Family Student Conservation Grant Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Thomas H. Wootten Family Student Conservation Grant, offered by the Native Plant Society of New Mexico, supports university students engaged in conservation-related projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
Myrna P. Steinkamp Research Grant Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
First Solar Community Giving Fund Grant South Carolina Native Plant Society Grand Strand Chapter · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The First Solar Community Giving Fund, managed by the Grand Strand Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society, supports local projects focused on native plants.	Not published	Up to $2K
INPS Biodiversity Grants Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $400 – $2K The INPS Biodiversity Grants, offered by the Indiana Native Plant Society, support projects that promote the appreciation and preservation of Indiana's native plants.	Not published	$400 – $2K
New Phytologist Trust Innovation Grants New Phytologist Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Phytologist Trust Innovation Grants support advancements in plant science through small grants, often for scientific meetings or awards like poster and lecture prizes.	Not published	Varies

Showing 25–48 of 110

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow plant grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do plant grants award?

Of the 111 plant grants Grantable lists as of October 23, 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are plant grants due?

Of 111 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 10 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 93 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.

Get a shortlist of plant grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department