Best Garden Grants for Nonprofits in Oklahoma

Schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oklahoma operating on-campus garden or classroom cooking programs near Sprouts Farmers Market stores can seek up to US $5,000 for program operations, supplies, and educator stipends. Focused on horticulture and school health, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports hands-on nutrition and gardening education for students.

Oklahoma schools, youth groups, and organizations involving youth in environmental or conservation education can seek funding for student-involved projects in Oklahoma that tie to classroom or state curriculum standards. Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality supports environmental and garden-focused education statewide, encouraging community collaboration and offering US $200 - US $1,500 for projects completed by the end of the next school year.

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship, established in 1989, offers financial support to students pursuing degrees in horticulture across 16 southeastern states. Administered by the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, this scholarship honors the legacy of Sidney B. Meadows, a dedicated advocate for education in the horticultural industry. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria related to academic standing and residency, with preference given to those intending to work in the field after graduation.

Nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma with urban organic agriculture projects that feed low-income communities can receive US $3,000 for community garden programs. Nature's Path Organic provides these grants for organic gardens serving food banks, shelters, schools, and similar efforts, with a focus on gardens managed without synthetic chemicals or GMOs.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma, especially within 30 miles of Tulsa or Eufaula, can seek funding for capital items like equipment and special program needs. Focused on family and community services, health care, education, cultural/arts, and horticulture and gardening, the Gelvin Foundation invites garden-related and other community programs to apply.

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

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.

Schools and education organizations in Oklahoma can receive hydroponic classroom garden systems to support horticulture and gardening-based STEM and nutrition education. Rise Gardens provides U.S. educational settings with tools for NGSS-aligned, hands-on science, entrepreneurship projects, and community-building activities that may benefit nonprofits partnering with or operating school and garden programs.

Students pursuing horticulture or floriculture degrees in the U.S. who plan careers in commercial cut flower production can receive US $1,000 scholarships plus a one-year membership through the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. Oklahoma students preparing for garden, farm, or cut flower careers may benefit from this support for their education and future operations.

Universities, colleges, and federal research institutions conducting floriculture and horticulture-related research can apply for American Floral Endowment’s Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund, open to U.S. applicants including those in Oklahoma. Grants support significant research and educational projects, including related fields like plant pathology, entomology, and agricultural economics, with annual review and potential renewal.

Oklahoma 3rd grade classrooms interested in horticulture and gardening can access funding and in-kind cabbage plants through the Bonnie Plants Foundation 3rd Grade Cabbage Program; awards US $1,000 in in-kind support to one student winner per participating state. Teachers, parents, and school administrators may apply for eligible classes.

Nonprofit and other tax-exempt organizations planning to turn vacant lots into gardens can apply for KidsGardening’s Lots of Compassion program, which awards US $20,000 to each of 10 grantees. Focused on horticulture and community greening, this national opportunity includes Oklahoma groups serving under-resourced communities with at least fifteen garden participants.

Nonprofit floral industry organizations in Oklahoma offering retail floral education can apply for the Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund, which supports reduced or free registration to floral industry events. Administered annually through American Floral Endowment’s education grants process, this fund helps expand access to horticulture and gardening learning opportunities for retail florists.

Oklahoma horticulture and gardening nonprofits with local community projects can access funding through Kubota for garden, park, playground, or public space improvements. 501(c)(3) organizations across the U.S. may receive up to US $50,000 combining cash and Kubota equipment to build or revitalize community gardens and other community-led outdoor spaces.

Academic, governmental, industry, and 501(c)(3) researchers in horticulture and gardening in Oklahoma can seek funding for one-year specialty cut flower research projects, with awards totaling US $30,000. The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Research Foundation encourages projects that benefit specialty cut flower growers and may involve collaboration with growers or multi-year research efforts.

Public, private, and charter K–12 schools in the Oklahoma City metro area can receive up to US $1,500 to create monarch and pollinator gardens that double as outdoor classrooms. Oklahoma City Zoo provides Oklahoma horticulture and gardening programs with funding, curriculum, and teacher training to establish and maintain native plant habitats on school grounds.

Nonprofit and community organizations in Oklahoma planning new or expanded youth garden programs can receive US $500 in supplies to support horticulture and gardening education. With a mission to improve kids’ lives through gardening, KidsGardening provides tools, seeds, and curriculum, prioritizing under-resourced programs serving at least 15 youth ages 0–18.

NGC member garden clubs in Oklahoma and across the U.S. can apply for National Garden Clubs’ Ames Tools Grant, receiving up to US $250 in in-kind garden tools for community gardens or garden therapy projects. Eligible projects run March 1–September 30, 2026, and may involve partnerships with other community organizations.

Oklahoma horticulture and landscaping students seeking scholarships for tuition, fees, books, and other higher education costs may be interested in this opportunity, though it is limited to specific New York counties. GardenScape Professional Association’s Ted Burnett Memorial Scholarship, administered by Rochester Area Community Foundation, offers US $1,000 to eligible students in designated floriculture and landscape-related programs.

Residents of Erie County, Ohio pursuing post-secondary education in fields like horticulture, environmental science, or agricultural business can apply for the August Corso Scholarship Fund from Erie County Community Foundation. Scholarships support study at accredited nonprofit colleges, universities, or nonprofit vocational and apprenticeship programs in the U.S. and may be renewed for up to four years.

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.

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

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.