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

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Southern California Botanists Grants Southern California Botanists · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Southern California Botanists Grants provide funding for botanical research, supporting projects that meet reporting requirements.	Not published	Up to $1K
South Central Chapter: Small Grants Program Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $50 – $250 The South Central Chapter of the Indiana Native Plant Society offers small grants ranging from $50 to $250 for projects that promote biodiversity and community engagement through native plants.	Not published	$50 – $250
Botany in Action Fellowship Program Grant Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens · Foundation Not published · $6K The Botany in Action Fellowship Program at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is designed for PhD students in plant-based research.	Not published	$6K
Horticulture/Botany: Kathryn Giarratani Scholarship Fund of the Western PA Herb Society Grant The Herb Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kathryn Giarratani Scholarship Fund, established by the Western PA Unit of The Herb Society of America, offers scholarships to college and graduate students pursuing degrees in horticulture, botany, and related fields.	Not published	$1K
Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society Research Grant Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society Research Grant offers funding for research projects involving cacti and succulents, aligning with the organization's mission of education and knowledge dissemination.	Not published	$1K – $2K
The Philadelphia Botanical Club Grant for Botanical Research, Education, and Conservation Philadelphia Botanical Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Philadelphia Botanical Club Grant supports members engaged in research, education, and conservation projects focused on plant life in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	Up to $4K
GCA Partner for Plants The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GCA Restoration Grant The Garden Club of Honolulu · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fort Orange Garden Club Centennial Endowed Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fort Orange Garden Club Centennial Endowed Scholarship is designed for third- and fourth-year undergraduate or current graduate students majoring in plant sciences, conservation, environmental sciences, or landscape architecture.	Not published	Varies
Myrna P. Steinkamp Memorial Research Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Steinkamp Fund supports research on the biology of Colorado's rare native plants.	Not published	$1K
Plant America Community Project Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Plant America Community Project Grant, offered by the National Garden Clubs, supports initiatives that enhance public spaces and community gardens.	Not published	Up to $2K
Peter and Huberdina Weller Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The B.W. Wells Stewardship Fund has been part of NCNPS for more than 20 years.	Not published	Varies
1928 AGC Founders Fund Grant Adirondack Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1928 AGC Founders Fund, established by the Adirondack Garden Club, aims to support nonprofit organizations, including schools, that enhance the Adirondack environment.	Not published	Varies
Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Ian and Janet McConachie Macadamia Conservation Grant Australian Flora Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants, specifically the Ian and Janet McConachie Macadamia Conservation Grant, supports research focused on the ecology and conservation of macadamias.	Not published	Up to $20K
Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship Grant Oak Spring Garden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Plant Conservation Biology Fellowship supports early-career scholars to focus on plant conservation research.	Not published	$10K
Winona Welch Award for Botanical Biodiversity Research Grant Indiana Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · $3K The Winona Welch Award for Botanical Biodiversity Research, funded by the Indiana Academy of Sciences, supports vital research in plant biodiversity, including algae and fungi.	Not published	$3K
Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship Grant David Colegrave Foundation · Foundation Not published · £1,500 - £2,000 The Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship, established in honor of horticulturist Robert Tannahill, supports individuals passionate about enhancing lives through plants.	Not published	£1,500 - £2,000
CNPS SCV Undergraduate Scholarships Grant Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The CNPS SCV Undergraduate Scholarships support students conducting research on the conservation and ecology of native plants in Central and Northern California.	Not published	$2K
Aileen McWilliam Scholarship Grant Arkansas Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Aileen McWilliam Scholarship, established by the Arkansas Native Plant Society, honors the legacy of Aileen McWilliam, a distinguished biology educator and naturalist.	Not published	Up to $2K
Charlie O’Neill Research Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Charlie O’Neill Research Grant, established in 1993 by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports graduate and undergraduate students conducting field research on California’s native plants.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Northwest Horticultural Society Grants Northwest Horticultural Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K 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.	Not published	$1K – $6K
Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants California Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants support botanical research on the green plants of Baja California. Open to members of the California Botanical Society, proposals can include studies outside Baja that address relevant issues.	Not published	Up to $1K
Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award for Conservation of Local Flora and Ecosystems Grant Torrey Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award, established by the Torrey Botanical Society, supports graduate students conducting research on local flora and ecosystems within 100 miles of New York City.	Not published	$1K

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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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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.

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