Best Garden Grants for Nonprofits in Northern Mariana Islands

Organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands running or planning youth garden programs can receive US $500 in supplies to start or enhance educational gardens. Focused on horticulture and gardening, KidsGardening prioritizes under-resourced programs serving at least 15 youth ages 0–18, especially those where funding is limited and the garden significantly expands learning opportunities.

Nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations building community gardens in vacant lots in the Northern Mariana Islands can apply for the Lots of Compassion Grant, with awards of US $20,000. With a mission to expand horticulture and gardening access, KidsGardening prioritizes under-resourced communities and projects serving at least fifteen participants, including those in U.S. territories.

Nonprofit and community organizations in the Northern Mariana Islands that run school, community, or educational gardens can receive donated seeds to support free distribution of produce and seeds. Seed Savers Exchange’s Community Seed Donations and Herman's Garden programs also include disaster relief seed support for eligible U.S.-based projects that do not sell seeds or harvests.

K–12 schools in Northern Mariana Islands and other eligible regions can receive US $3,500 to create or expand hands-on learning gardens that engage at least 10 children. Newmans Own Foundation’s Garden Grants, delivered through Whole Foods Market, support horticulture, gardening, and greening projects that connect kids with food and classroom curriculum.

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.

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.

Academic, governmental, industry, and 501(c)(3) researchers working on horticulture and plant science projects that benefit specialty cut flower growers in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek funding through the ASCFG Research Foundation. With a mission to advance research, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers provides competitive U.S. garden research grants totaling US $30,000 for one-year projects.

Urban Agriculture Resilience Program

In 2020, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and the American Public Gardens Association (the Association) initiated the Urban Agriculture Resilience Program. Since its inception, the program has supported 131 urban agriculture projects nationwide, promoting public garden participation in collaborations that combine food growing and education while addressing food security challenges facing communities.

Over the program’s six years, we have awarded $2.7 million to 136 projects in 34 states and D.C. These programs have grown and shared over 750,000 pounds of produce, distributed more than 292,000 seedlings, and provided more than 53,000 hours of urban agriculture training to students, interns, and trainees.

2027 Urban Agriculture Resilience Program

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) are partnering to support public gardens and their partners to facilitate collaborative urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food-growing projects. Applications for a new cycle will open this fall!

The 2027 Urban Agriculture Resilience Program will comprise a small group of projects seeking to sustain and institutionalize their work. Participants will receive funding to help build their programs.

• Build urban agriculture capacity in public gardens community
• Provide funding ($5,000 to $20,000 per participant/project)
• Share models and lessons learned with the broader community of public gardens

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with local community projects in the Northern Mariana Islands can apply for Kubota’s Hometown Proud Grant Program; awards up to US $50,000 combining cash and equipment. Garden, horticulture, and public space projects such as community gardens, parks, and beautification efforts may be especially competitive within this nationwide program.

Nonprofit floral industry organizations offering retail floral education can apply for grants that reduce or waive registration fees for educational events. Grants from American Floral Endowment help garden, horticulture, and floriculture education programs, including those serving the Northern Mariana Islands, expand access to industry conferences and training opportunities for retail florists.

Universities, colleges, and federal research institutions in the U.S. conducting floriculture research and education can access funding through American Floral Endowment’s Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund. Projects in horticulture, gardening, plant science, and related fields may be eligible, which can benefit Northern Mariana Islands programs focused on floriculture and garden-related research or education.

Horticulture and floriculture students in the Northern Mariana Islands pursuing careers in commercial cut flower production can receive scholarship support through the Dave Dowling Scholarship. Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers provides US $1,000 awards, a one-year ASCFG membership, and benefits to eligible two-year, four-year, or graduate students focused on cut flower growing.

Schools, homeschooling families, and education organizations in Northern Mariana Islands 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 NGSS-aligned science, entrepreneurship projects, and community-building activities, which may benefit nonprofits running school or community garden programs.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities working on horticulture, gardening, and public green spaces in the U.S., including Northern Mariana Islands, may be eligible for project support. Garden Club of Houston funds civic and community initiatives such as public and school gardens, nature centers, educational events, and related environmental education projects.

Nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and schools working on youth food and nutrition projects, including gardening and horticulture, in the U.S. can seek up to US $100,000 for community-driven programs and policy work. Newmans Own Foundation’s Hunger to Health Collaboratory supports initiatives like school and community gardens, nutrition education, and Indigenous food justice that may benefit Northern Mariana Islands programs.

Nonprofit and community groups running horticulture and gardening, basic needs, or veterans-focused projects in the Northern Mariana Islands can seek Beacon Grant support for ongoing, locally led service initiatives. Focused on community-based charitable programs, Elks National Foundation invites projects that improve quality of life, support children and veterans, and address poverty through sustained engagement.

Grants from Community Foundation of the Ozarks help horticulture and gardening students pursue agriculture-related degrees. Graduating high school seniors from specified Missouri schools planning to study agriculture fields like agronomy, farm management, or horticulture at a four-year college may receive six renewable US $3,000 scholarships based on academic performance, financial need, and an essay.

High school seniors planning to major in agriculture 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, service, and recommendations; students in places like the Northern Mariana Islands may find similar opportunities locally.

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.

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.

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

The Hagerstown Garden Club Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Washington County, supports Washington County residents pursuing education in horticulture. Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship honors the legacy of the Hagerstown Garden Club and is part of a broader initiative to enhance community life through educational opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth in the horticultural field.