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$7.1M
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Alleghany Foundation Grants
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Community Seed Donations
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FTPF Fruit Tree Orchard Grant
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More than US $100,000
Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant
More than US $100,000
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant
Unspecified amount
Idaho Botanical Garden Donation Requests
Unspecified amount
LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Rise for Education Grant Program
US $20,000
Lots of Compassion Grant
Unspecified amount
Mutual of America's Community Partnership Award
US $1,000 - US $3,000
Therapeutic Garden Grants
US $30,000 - US $100,000
The Simply Organic Giving Fund Grant
US $5,000 - US $250,000
Gupta Family Foundation Grant
Unspecified amount
Garden Club of Houston Grant
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation Grant
Up to US $2,000
Plant America Community Project Grant
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Nordstrom Community Grant
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Lawrence Foundation Grant
US $100 - US $1,000
SeedMoney Challenge
US $1,000 - US $20,000
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant
US $100 - US $500
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program
US $100 - US $500
Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program
US $500
KidsGardening: Youth Garden Grant
US $750 - US $1,500
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation & KidsGardening: GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
US $250 - US $500
Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant
US $3,500
WHF: School Garden Grants
US $750
Growing the Future Intergenerational Garden Grant
Our Mission
KidsGardening creates opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder.
We want every child to experience the unique transformation that occurs when they spend time caring for a garden, be it outside, in a classroom, or in a cup on the kitchen windowsill. Since 1982, KidsGardening has served as a premier support provider for youth garden programs nationwide.
We support educators and families with grant funding, original educational resources, inspiration, and community to get more kids learning through the garden.
Growing the Future Intergenerational Garden Grant
In celebration of Miracle-Gro’s 75th anniversary, Miracle-Gro and KidsGardening are partnering to fund 75 intergenerational youth garden grants in 2026.
Intergenerational gardens provide opportunities for older gardeners to pass along traditions, knowledge, and skills to the next generation or share the experience of developing skills if new to gardening. In turn, young people bring their curiosity, wonder, and contagious enthusiasm for learning and life, exciting everyone involved in the growing process.
The 2026 Growing the Future Intergenerational Garden Grant is designed to support gardens that intentionally bring children and older adults together through shared gardening experiences.
Funding Priorities
The selection of winners is prioritized based on demonstrated need and program impact. KidsGardening considers a variety of factors when determining needs, including:
- Socioeconomic & Sociodemographic Factors: How does the program exist within or engage a community that has been systematically denied resources, whether physical assets and money or representative leadership and community services? Organizations affected by multiple socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors are given priority.
- Program Funding and Support: Does an organization have access to consistent, substantial monetary support or prior grant funding? Or are pre-existing resources (financial or otherwise) limited? Organizations experiencing the latter are given priority.
- Impact: Will grant funding dramatically expand learning opportunities for program participants? Does the intended impact reflect the needs of the community? Organizations working with more than 50 youth will be given priority.
Award Packages
Grantees will receive:
- A $500 cash award check
- A $250 coupon to purchase essential gardening supplies from ScottsMiracleGro.com
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Community and school garden grants fund initiatives to promote sustainability, education, and community wellness through gardening. These grants support nonprofits in creating green spaces, teaching agricultural skills, and fostering environmental stewardship.
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Frequently asked questions
Funding for community and school garden grants comes from a variety of sources, including government agencies, local community foundations, and corporate programs. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers funding for urban farming, sustainable agriculture, and food security projects. Foundations like the Whole Kids Foundation and the Americana Foundation along with corporate programs like Scotts Miracle-Gro also back these grants.
Organizations working to improve food security and sustainability are eligible for community and school garden grants. Schools, community organizations, urban farming projects, and environmental nonprofits can all apply for funding through these grants, though some funders may prioritize projects that serve low-income neighborhoods or schools in underserved areas. Community and school garden grants may also support educational gardening programs that teach kids about nutrition, sustainability, and agriculture.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for community and school garden grants, grant deadlines are most common in Q4, accounting for 30.9% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q3, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Community and school garden grants aim to support projects that promote sustainable farming, expanding community access to fresh food, and educating people about nutrition. Projects funded by these grants may help create more green spaces in school and neighborhoods, increasing access to fresh food while promoting environmental responsibility and community engagement.
Funding for community and school garden grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $3,100,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $5,000, while the average grant awarded is $154,411. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
To improve the chances of being awarded community and school garden grants, applicants should:
- Show educational, environmental, and nutritional impact – Highlighting how your project supports these efforts will resonate with funders who align with the mission of improving food security and sustainability.
- Team up with community organizations – Show how you partner with schools, food banks, environmental groups, and local businesses to make an even bigger impact.
- Have a clear long-term sustainability plan – Show how your project will continue even after funding ends and how your community will help support long-term impact.
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