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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BSBI Science and Research Grants The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The BSBI Research Grant supports those interested in the flora of Britain and Ireland, offering funding to PhD students, academic researchers, and amateurs.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Communities Caring for Canopy Grants Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Communities Caring for Canopy grants offer vital seed funding for communities to establish and maintain urban forestry programs in Vermont.	Not published	$5K – $10K
BSA Undergraduate Student Research Awards Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $500 The BSA Undergraduate Student Research Awards aim to encourage undergraduate research in botanical sciences. Each award of $500 supports students who are members of the Botanical Society of America and are actively pursuing research.	Not published	$500
CoNPS Mission Grant (Colorado Native Plant Society) Colorado Native Plant Society · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mission Grants fund native-plant projects, with published awards favouring work that has a public education component.	Rolling	Varies
Bayard Long Award for Botanical Research Grant Philadelphia Botanical Club · Foundation Not published · $2K The Bayard Long Award supports students researching plant species in the Philadelphia area and surrounding regions.	Not published	$2K
CSSA Conservation Grants Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Ongoing · Varies The Cactus & Succulent Society of America awards Conservation Grants directly to conservation projects for xerophytic (succulent/cactus) plants and their habitats worldwide, managed by its Conservation Committee, which reviews submissions…	Ongoing	Varies
Old York Garden Club Scholarship Program Grant Garden Club Federation Of Maine Inc/Old York Garden Club · Foundation Not published · $3K The Old York Garden Club Scholarship Program supports aspiring students in plant sciences, including botany, ecology, and horticulture.	Not published	$3K
FGCNYS Inc. Scholarship Program Grant Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $1K The FGCNYS Inc. Scholarship Program offers financial support to New York State students pursuing studies in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, and related fields.	Not published	$1K
The Christensen Fund Graduate Fellowship Grant University of Missouri - St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Christensen Fund Graduate Fellowship in Plant Conservation trains future leaders in botany, promoting global plant conservation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Plant for the Planet Grants LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Plant for the Planet Grants, funded by the Lg&E and Ku Foundation, provide $500 to $5,000 for tree-planting projects across urban, suburban, and rural areas.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Ann Miller Gonzalez Research Grant Native Plant Society of Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The grant was established to support university students conducting research that helps fill key gaps in restoration ecology and native plant conservation.	Not published	Varies
Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology, offered by the Simons Foundation, aim to support early-career researchers pursuing fundamental studies in plant biology.	Not published	Up to $120K
Frances Sylvia Zverina Scholarship Grant Western Reserve Herb Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The Frances Sylvia Zverina Scholarship, offered by the Western Reserve Herb Society, supports students studying horticulture at accredited institutions in Ohio.	Not published	$5K
The Garden Club of America Award in Desert Studies Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $4K The Garden Club of America Award in Desert Studies, established in 2006, supports graduate and junior/senior undergraduate students in the fields of horticulture, conservation, and landscape design focused on arid environments.	Not published	$4K
Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award Grant New England Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award, established by the New England Botanical Society, supports innovative botanical research that enhances our understanding of New England's flora.	Not published	Up to $2K
Natural Disaster Grant National Garden Clubs Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Natural Disaster USA Fund, established by National Garden Clubs (NGC) in 1997, supports local and state garden clubs in restoring areas affected by natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $5K
Vernon I. Cheadle Student Travel Award Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $750 The Vernon I. Cheadle Student Travel Award honors Dr. Vernon I. Cheadle's legacy as a distinguished botanical researcher and educator.	Not published	$750
Margaret Williams Research Grant Nevada Native Plant Society (NNPS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Margaret Williams Research Grant, offered by the Nevada Native Plant Society (NNPS), awards up to two grants of $2000 each annually.	Not published	Up to $2K
Native Plant Society of New Mexico Donations Grant Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Native Plant Society of New Mexico is dedicated to educating the public about native plants and fostering conservation efforts. Through donations, they support regional herbaria that archive biodiversity and promote botanical research.	Not published	Up to $5K
New York Flora Association Research Grant New York Flora Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The New York Flora Association Research Grant supports botanical research in New York, aiming to enhance understanding and appreciation of the region's flora.	Not published	$1K
Jack and Martha Carter Grant Native Plant Society of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Jack and Martha Carter Grant, offered by the Native Plant Society of New Mexico, supports projects that enhance public understanding of native plants and their conservation.	Not published	Up to $5K
Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio: Annual Grant The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio offers an annual grant of $500 to support research, conservation, or education projects that align with their mission of promoting native plant conservation.	Not published	Up to $500
The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $4K The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany aims to promote the study of field botany among students in the U.S. by providing a $3500 annual grant for summer study opportunities.	Not published	$4K
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program Wild Ones · Foundation Not published · $100 – $500 The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program, funded by Wild Ones, supports projects that foster an appreciation for nature through native plants and natural landscapes.	Not published	$100 – $500

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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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