Best Community and School Garden Grants in Guam

Nonprofits, schools, community gardens, and seed libraries in Guam that freely share seeds and produce can receive donated seeds for horticulture and gardening projects. Seed Savers Exchange supports community and school gardens nationwide through its Herman's Garden Seed Donation Program, including disaster relief seed donations within the U.S.

Organizations in Guam running community or school garden programs for at least 15 youth ages 0–18 can receive US $500 in supplies to start or enhance educational gardens. Focused on horticulture and gardening, KidsGardening prioritizes under-resourced programs where the grant will significantly expand learning opportunities and reflect community needs.

K–12 schools in Guam that engage at least 10 children in garden programming can seek support to create or expand hands-on learning gardens. Newmans Own Foundation supports horticulture and gardening education through Whole Foods Market’s Garden Grant program, helping schools transform outdoor spaces into living classrooms that connect kids with food and support curriculum.

Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations transforming vacant lots into gardens in Guam can apply for KidsGardening’s Lots of Compassion program, with awards of US $20,000. With a mission to expand horticulture and gardening opportunities, KidsGardening provides support to under-resourced communities serving at least fifteen participants in their garden programs.

Youth Service America

Youth Service America believes that youth, communities, and our democracy thrive when we all work together for the common good. YSA is a leading global nonprofit that activates young people, ages 5-25, to find their voice, take action, and acquire powerful civic and 21st Century skills as they solve problems facing their communities. YSA supports its activation campaigns with grants, training and resources, and recognition programs for young people and their adult champions. Youth-led projects use Awareness, Service, Advocacy, and Philanthropy (ASAP) strategies to create social and environmental change.

Our vision is that youth participation in working together for the common good becomes the common expectation and common experience of all young people in America. Even though youth participation rates are at or near record-high levels, we’re still leaving 3 of every 4 young people out, and participation rates are even lower among youth from underserved low-income communities and communities of color.

We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants

YSA’s We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants are for organizations, schools, and youth changemakers ages 5-25 to lead service projects on or around September 11, 2026. Programming efforts should also honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response to that tragedy.

This year, YSA will award up to 100 grants of $1,000 each. Grantees are required to engage at least 100 youth as volunteers in planning and implementing the service activities.

Reflecting on the spirit of togetherness that brought people together in the days, weeks, and months after September 11th, we are especially looking for ideas that bring together all members of the community.

Youth-led groups and young changemakers in Guam can receive US $250 - US $500 to design and lead community service, advocacy, or philanthropy projects that engage diverse youth volunteers. With a mission to empower youth leadership, Youth Service America supports projects during Youth Service Month that may include garden or horticulture activities benefiting local communities.

Guam horticulture and gardening organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, school districts, and Tribes, can seek funding for youth-focused food access and nutrition education projects through the Hunger to Health Collaboratory Prizes for Innovation. This national opportunity from Newmans Own Foundation offers up to US $100,000 for initiatives like school gardens and Indigenous food justice programs benefiting kids up to age 18.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities working on horticulture and gardening projects in Guam can seek support for community and school gardens, public landscapes, and related green spaces. The Garden Club of Houston funds civic and community projects such as public gardens, teaching gardens, arboreta, nature centers, and educational publications and events, with priority to the greater Houston area.

Schools, homeschooling families, and education organizations in Guam can receive support for hydroponic classroom gardens that enhance STEM and nutrition education. Rise Gardens supports horticulture and gardening by providing systems and lessons that integrate STEM/STEAM, align with NGSS, build entrepreneurship skills, and foster community through hands-on, year-round garden-based learning.

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers provides Guam horticulture and gardening students with US $1,000 scholarships to pursue careers in commercial cut flower production. Eligible applicants are two- or four-year or graduate students in horticulture or floriculture with at least one year of study remaining and a clear commitment to the cut flower industry.

Universities, colleges, and federal research institutions in the U.S. conducting floriculture and horticulture research can access funding through American Floral Endowment’s Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund. Projects in areas like plant breeding, pathology, physiology, entomology, and related fields may benefit, including work that informs community and school gardening in Guam.

Nonprofit floral industry organizations offering retail floral education, including those serving Guam, can apply for grants that reduce or waive registration fees for industry events. Grants from American Floral Endowment help horticulture and gardening programs expand access to educational opportunities for retail florists through its Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund.

501(c)(3) nonprofits with local community projects in Guam can apply for Kubota’s Hometown Proud Grant Program; awards up to US $50,000 for cash and equipment. Funding supports community-led efforts such as horticulture and gardening, community development, and creating or improving parks, public spaces, playgrounds, and similar hometown projects across the U.S.

With a mission to advance horticulture and plant science, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers provides Guam researchers and 501(c)(3) organizations with competitive grants totaling US $30,000 for one-year projects. Funded research must benefit specialty cut flower growers and may involve community or school garden-related trials or collaborations with local growers.

NGC-member garden clubs in the U.S., including Guam, can apply for National Garden Clubs’ Ames Tools Grant; awards up to US $250 in in-kind support for community or garden therapy projects. Eligible projects run March 1–September 30, 2026 and may involve partnerships with schools or other groups on horticulture and gardening efforts.

Guam horticulture and gardening groups that are National Garden Clubs member clubs can access funding for community and school garden projects, beautification, and environmental education. The Plant America Community Project Grant from National Garden Clubs offers up to US $2,000 for direct project expenses, including community gardens, school gardens, restoration, and public horticulture events.

Local or state garden clubs in Guam can receive up to US $5,000 to restore and replant public gardens and parks damaged by natural disasters. National Garden Clubs provides U.S. horticulture and gardening groups with project-based support for garden-related restoration, including detailed plans and budgets for community or school garden sites affected by storms, floods, fires, or similar events.

The Sarah Bradley Tyson Memorial Fellowship, established in 1928, honors Sarah Tyson's commitment to women's agricultural education. It offers an annual scholarship to a full-time graduate student in agriculture or horticulture at an accredited U.S. institution. Eligible candidates must have relevant experience in these fields. This fellowship not only supports academic advancement but also aims to empower women pursuing careers in agriculture, reflecting Tyson's legacy of fostering education and community involvement.

Elks Lodges that run ongoing, Lodge-led community service projects such as gardening, basic needs support, or veteran services can apply for Beacon Grants, including Lodges serving Guam. Focused on community-based benevolent programs, Elks National Foundation offers US $4,000 to help Lodges strengthen local quality of life through sustained outreach.

Graduating high school seniors planning to study agriculture-related fields can receive scholarship support for higher education; funding may benefit those engaged in horticulture and gardening. Grants from Community Foundation of the Ozarks help students, including those interested in community and school garden work in Guam, pursue four-year degrees in areas like agronomy, farm management, or horticulture.

High school seniors planning to study agriculture-related majors can receive scholarship support for higher education, including fields like horticulture and gardening. With a mission to inspire donor generosity, The Community Foundation of Shelby County provides a US $500 award based on academic achievement, financial need, and community and school service; Guam students may find similar garden-focused studies eligible.

The Fisher Family Lost Acres Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, provides financial assistance to students pursuing agriculture, horticulture, or related majors. Eligible applicants include undergraduate and graduate students planning to enroll in accredited post-secondary institutions in the U.S. Scholarships can reach up to $3,000 and may affect other financial aid. Students are encouraged to check with college financial aid offices for guidance on potential implications.

The Diana and Leon Feffer Scholarship Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, provides financial support to residents of Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties. Eligible students include undergraduates and graduates attending accredited institutions in the U.S. Students can receive up to $3,000, which may affect financial aid. Scholarships can cover tuition and other educational costs, and recipients should confirm tax implications with their colleges or tax advisors.

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.

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

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

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.