Best Community and School Garden Grants in New Mexico

Indian Affairs Department

The Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is a Cabinet Level agency within the Executive Branch of the State of New Mexico.

The Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is a cabinetlevel agency within the Executive Branch of the State of New Mexico, leading change through a variety of programs and administration of funding opportunities. IAD investigates and addresses the health, economy, education and legislative impacts affecting Indian conditions and relations in New Mexico.

IAD collaborates with other state agencies, promotes public participation and serves as the clearinghouse for all state programs impacting Indian communities.

The department may hold hearings, conduct meetings, investigate issues and partner with tribal, local, state and federal entities to promote the welfare of New Mexico’s Indian people.

It also contracts with tribal governments, public agencies or private entities to provide services and facilities for Indian communities.

IAD also focuses on matters such as Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), Environmental Justice, Policy & Legislation and more.

Tribal Community Garden

Tribal Community Gardens is intended to support projects that promote community gardens through community-led initiatives that provide education, hands-on gardening experience, home garden resources, and long-term sustainability through seed saving and community capacity building.

Purpose

The purpose of this funding is to strengthen food sovereignty, community wellness, environmental stewardship, and cultural knowledge through community-led gardening initiatives. Funding will support Nations, Pueblos, and Tribes in establishing or expanding community gardens that provide education, hands-on gardening experience, gardening resources, and longterm sustainability.

Projects should increase access to healthy foods by encouraging community members to engage in gardening while preserving traditional agricultural knowledge, encouraging intergenerational learning, and building local systems that continue beyond the grant period.

Schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running on-campus garden or cooking programs in New Mexico communities with a nearby Sprouts Farmers Market can apply for the Sprouting School Gardens Grant; awards up to US $5,000 for direct program expenses. Funding supports school garden operations, supplies, and educator stipends for horticulture and gardening education.

Nonprofit organizations with urban organic agriculture projects that feed low-income communities can receive US $3,000 for community gardens in New Mexico and other eligible areas. Nature's Path Organic provides support to registered U.S. and Canadian nonprofits managing organic gardens that supply food banks, school feeding programs, shelters, and similar initiatives.

New Mexico school 3rd grade classes interested in horticulture and gardening can access funding through the Bonnie Plants Foundation’s 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. Eligible teachers, parents, and administrators can enroll classes to receive free cabbage plants and a chance for one student per state to win US $1,000 in in-kind support.

K–12 schools in New Mexico seeking horticulture and gardening resources for STEAM education can receive in-kind support, including garden infrastructure and teaching tools, valued at US $7,500. Captain Planet Foundation’s Project Learning Garden package provides raised beds, a mobile cooking cart, curriculum access, materials, and online teacher training to integrate garden-based learning throughout the year.

About Us

Some say natural is the new normal – but at Sprouts, there’s nothing new about natural foods! Back in 2002, we opened our first store in an effort to make natural foods accessible to everyone. Up until then, grocers offering fresh, organic choices were either too expensive to shop or too hard to find. We wanted to be different! No more weaving through a maze of narrow aisles without anyone offering to help. No more ingredient lists featuring 40 unpronounceable chemicals. And most of all, no more spending an entire paycheck for food from the honest effort of a farmer – not a factory.

To us, being different is good!

People thought we were crazy when we wouldn’t sell the country’s top-selling sodas, snacks and candy. But we believed that eating clean and living healthy was more than just a trend. At Sprouts, it’s our passion. And we knew that by focusing on farm-fresh produce and other healthy, affordable items, we could create a grocery experience where you didn’t have to be wealthy to eat healthy!

So think of Sprouts as all of the very best parts of a real farmers market under one roof, open every day of the week. With our commitment to value in every department, and knowledgeable and friendly team members, we’re confident that once you shop Sprouts you’ll think different is good too.

Today we have grown to more than 380 stores with approximately 31,000 team members. It’s these individuals who are the key to our success. They’re the ones who put good at the heart of everything we do at Sprouts … every day, in every community, with every guest.

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation: Event Sponsorship

Thank you for considering Sprouts to support your organization. We value the opportunity to partner with local nonprofit organizations in the communities where our stores operate and are happy to lend a hand when we can.

Request Guidelines

Every day, Sprouts receives numerous donation and sponsorship requests. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret we cannot approve every request.

The Garden Club of Houston, established in 1924, promotes gardening and environmental conservation through various community initiatives. Their funding supports nonprofit organizations and government entities, focusing on projects that enhance public landscapes, educational resources, and community gardens. Grants are not awarded for operating funds or endowments, with preference given to projects within the greater Houston area. This commitment to civic improvement underscores their mission to foster a love of gardening and environmental stewardship.

Schools, homeschooling families, and education organizations in New Mexico can use this grant to create hydroponic classroom gardens that support STEM and nutrition education. Rise Gardens provides horticulture and gardening resources that foster hands-on science, entrepreneurship projects, and community-building, which may benefit community and school garden initiatives.

Students pursuing horticulture or floriculture degrees who plan careers in commercial cut flower production can receive US $1,000 scholarships plus a one-year membership to support their professional growth. Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers offers this funding nationally, and New Mexico students interested in community, school, or other cut flower gardening may be eligible.

Universities, colleges, and federal research institutions conducting floriculture and horticulture research in New Mexico can access funding through American Floral Endowment’s Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund. Grants support research and educational projects in floriculture and related fields, and New Mexico programs connected to community or school gardening may be eligible if housed within qualifying institutions.

Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations planning to turn vacant lots into community or school gardens in New Mexico can apply for KidsGardening’s Lots of Compassion program. Focused on horticulture, gardening, and neighborhood greening, this U.S.-wide grant awards US $20,000 to projects serving under-resourced communities with at least fifteen garden participants.

Nonprofit floral industry organizations in New Mexico and nationwide can apply for the Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund to support retail floral education events and training. Administered by American Floral Endowment, this fund offers grants or scholarships that reduce or cover registration fees, which may benefit community or school garden programs with a floral education focus.

New Mexico horticulture and gardening nonprofits with local community projects can access funding through Kubota’s Hometown Proud Grant Program, which offers up to US $50,000 in combined cash and equipment. 501(c)(3) organizations developing community or school gardens, parks, or other public green spaces may be competitive among 10 winners selected nationwide.

Universities, governmental agencies, industry researchers, and other 501(c)(3) organizations conducting horticulture and plant science research that benefits specialty cut flower growers in New Mexico can apply for competitive funding; awards total US $30,000. The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Research Foundation supports one-year projects, including those connected to community or school garden initiatives.

Organizations in New Mexico starting or improving youth garden programs serving at least 15 children ages 0–18 can receive US $500 in gardening supplies through the national Youth Garden Grant. With a mission to support horticulture and gardening education, KidsGardening provides tools, seeds, and curriculum to expand hands-on learning in under-resourced communities.

NGC-member garden clubs in New Mexico can apply for National Garden Clubs’ Ames Tools Grant, receiving up to US $250 in in-kind tools for community or school garden and garden-therapy projects. Projects may run March 1–September 30, 2026, and can involve joint ventures with other organizations when the applying club is an NGC member.

New Mexico horticulture and gardening clubs that are members of National Garden Clubs can receive up to US $2,000 for community and school garden projects and other beautification efforts. National Garden Clubs provides funding for physical landscaping, environmental practices, community gardens, school gardens, and public horticultural or environmental education events, including joint ventures with other organizations.

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. Grants up to $5,000 are available for projects that include site location, disaster nature, restoration plans, and cost estimates. Eligible applicants must be sponsored by State Garden Clubs or Member Clubs and can apply for funds to enhance damaged public spaces, including gardens and parks.

New Mexico horticulture and gardening students pursuing floriculture, horticulture, nursery management, landscape design, or landscape architecture can access funding through Rochester Area Community Foundation’s GardenScape Professional Association/Ted Burnett Memorial Scholarship. This US $1,000 award supports tuition, fees, books, and other higher-education expenses for residents of specified Genesee-Finger Lakes counties committed to the local landscape.

Erie County, Ohio students pursuing post-secondary horticulture, environmental science, agricultural business, or related studies can apply for the August Corso Scholarship Fund, supporting education at accredited nonprofit colleges, universities, or vocational/apprenticeship programs in the U.S. This renewable scholarship may benefit future community and school garden leaders, including those from New Mexico–focused initiatives who reside in Erie County.

New Mexico students pursuing horticulture or gardening-related higher education can access scholarship support through Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland. This scholarship aids Washington County, MD residents studying horticultural fields; New Mexico garden and agriculture programs may benefit indirectly by encouraging eligible students connected to their communities to apply.

KidsGardening provides New Mexico community and school gardening programs with funding to install new or improve existing intergenerational gardens. Nonprofits, schools, universities, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations in the U.S. and territories serving at least 15 youth and seniors, especially in under-resourced communities, can apply for US $750 in combined cash and gardening supplies support.

Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area

Our Mission

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 charitable projects, helping donors achieve their charitable goals, and leading and partnering in community-level initiatives.

Scholarships

CFHZ awards over $1 million in scholarships each year for students to attend schools of higher education throughout the nation. Our scholarships are possible thanks to the generosity of donors who invest in our community’s future by furthering the education of others.

All Holland/Zeeland area individuals interested in post-secondary education are encouraged to apply for CFHZ scholarships.

The Foundation proudly administers over 100 scholarships, each with unique eligibility criteria that must be met before a candidate can be considered.

Peter and Huberdina Weller Scholarship

• Graduating senior, graduating early college student, or current college student from a high school within the greater Community Foundation service area
• Enrolling/enrolled at an accredited post-secondary school within the United States
• Financial need (must submit the page of the FAFSA Submission Summary showing the Student Aid Index amount)
• GPA of 3.0 or greater
• Intention to pursue educational opportunities and a career in horticulture or the biological sciences with an emphasis on botany
• All other qualifications being equal, tie-breaking consideration will be given to students of color
• Previous recipients of the award are encouraged to reapply.

The West Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship, established in 2001, supports students from Ottawa, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon, or Allegan County pursuing careers in horticulture or the green industry. Administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, awards consider financial need and academic achievement. Applicants, including high school seniors and college students, must submit transcripts and additional required documents. This scholarship aims to foster education and partnerships within West Michigan's green industry.

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus. 

Bob Boggeri Farms Fund

Open to students planning to pursue a degree in Ag or Horticulture. Must be a FFA member and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from Hughson.

Award Amount:

• $1,000

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals. We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus. 

Robert Woolley Scholarship

Open to graduating seniors from Stanislaus County attending a four-year university to study horticulture.

Award Amount:

• $10,000

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors. Applications are accepted from mid-November until mid-March. Scholarship award recipients will be announced at the high school awards ceremony. 

Van Cott Family Memorial Scholarship

Established in memory of Kermit Van Cott and his son Forrest to provide tuition assistance to a graduating Senior from one of the High Schools in Susquehanna County, with priority given to Blue Ridge, who will major in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Horticulture, Botany, Forestry, or Agriculture and who will matriculate at college or a post-secondary degree program.