Best Garden Grants for Nonprofits in Arizona

Arizona schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits running on-campus garden or cooking programs can receive up to US $5,000 for program operations, supplies, and educator stipends. Focused on horticulture and gardening, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supports school-based nutrition and garden education in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market operates stores, ideally within 10 miles of a location.

Arizona 3rd grade classes interested in horticulture and gardening can access funding through the Bonnie Plants Foundation’s 3rd Grade Cabbage Grant Program, which awards US $1,000 in in-kind support to one student winner per participating state. Teachers, parents, and administrators may apply to receive free oversized cabbage plants for their classrooms.

Arizona schools seeking horticulture and STEAM education resources can receive in-kind support valued at US $7,500 for garden-based learning. Captain Planet Foundation provides five raised beds, a mobile cooking cart, online garden-focused lessons, materials for project-based activities, teacher training, and summer maintenance strategies to integrate gardens into classroom instruction.

Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy (CDP) focuses on impactful projects that foster sustainable development, engage employees, and leverage Roche's expertise. Their philanthropic efforts prioritize humanitarian, educational, environmental, and cultural initiatives, aiming to build stronger communities and support innovative projects. Eligibility is limited to local organizations, while ineligible projects include those with political or religious ties. The foundation strives to create a positive societal impact through collaboration and strategic partnerships.

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.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities working on horticulture, gardening, or public green spaces in the U.S., including Arizona, can seek project funding for gardens, parks, and related education. Garden Club of Houston prioritizes community-focused initiatives such as public and school gardens, nature centers, educational events, and conservation-oriented civic improvements.

Arizona schools, homeschooling families, and education organizations can receive hydroponic garden systems to enhance horticulture and gardening education through hands-on STEM and nutrition learning. Rise Gardens provides support with classroom hydroponic gardens that build practical skills, entrepreneurship projects, and community-building opportunities, which may benefit Arizona nonprofits partnering with or operating school garden programs.

Students pursuing horticulture or floriculture degrees in the U.S. who plan careers in commercial cut flower production can receive scholarship support for their education. The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers offers the Dave Dowling Scholarship, awarding US $1,000 plus a one-year ASCFG membership to two eligible students annually, which may benefit Arizona-based students.

Universities, colleges, and federal research institutions in Arizona conducting floriculture or related horticulture research can access funding through the American Floral Endowment’s Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund. Grants support significant research and educational projects, including equipment tied to a research plan, with results shared publicly and annual renewals considered based on progress reports.

Arizona K-12 public, private, charter, and home schools seeking hydroponic garden labs and STEM resources can apply for Green Our Planet’s HydroConnect program. Focused on horticulture, gardening, and STEM education, this grant provides hydroponic units, standards-aligned curricula, and coaching that could support school garden initiatives and related nonprofit partners in the state.

Nonprofit and other tax-exempt organizations planning to turn vacant lots into gardens in Arizona can apply for KidsGardening’s Lots of Compassion Grant. Focused on horticulture and community greening, this program awards US $20,000 to projects serving under-resourced communities with at least fifteen garden participants across the U.S., including Arizona.

Nonprofit floral industry organizations in Arizona offering retail floral education can apply for American Floral Endowment’s Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund to reduce or waive registration fees for industry events. Funding is awarded through AFE’s annual educational grants process and supports broader horticulture and gardening education for retail florists.

Arizona nonprofit organizations with at least a two-year programming history can apply for the Bisbee Foundation Berry Family Environmental Fund to support environmental and garden-related projects in the Bisbee area. Administered through Arizona Community Foundation, this grant may fund community gardens, landscape enhancements, water harvesting, site contouring, cleanups, and other conservation efforts.

Arizona horticulture and gardening nonprofits with local community projects can access funding through Kubota for garden, park, and public space improvements. 501(c)(3) organizations across the U.S. may receive up to US $50,000 combining cash and Kubota equipment to develop community gardens, beautification efforts, playgrounds, and other hometown revitalization projects.

Arizona community groups, nonprofits, schools, and locally owned businesses can fund garden, food, and other sustainability projects within Flagstaff city limits through the Neighborhood Sustainability Grants program. Eligible projects from City of Flagstaff promote community sustainability across categories like food, horticulture and gardening, waste reduction, climate action, public health, transportation, and resilience, with awards up to US $7,500.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, universities, government agencies, and industry researchers conducting horticulture and plant science projects that benefit specialty cut flower growers in Arizona can apply for competitive research funding. Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers supports one-year projects, with 2026 awards totaling US $30,000 and opportunities to present results at ASCFG events.

Nonprofits, schools, and other youth-serving organizations in Arizona can receive US $500 plus gardening supplies to start or enhance educational garden programs for at least 15 youth. With a mission to support horticulture and gardening education, KidsGardening provides U.S. programs—especially those in under-resourced communities—with materials that expand hands-on learning and community impact.

The Ames Tools Grant, initiated by the National Garden Club, Inc. in partnership with The Ames Companies, provides NGC member clubs the opportunity to select tools valued up to $250 for community gardening projects. Eligible projects must be conducted by NGC clubs between March 1 and September 30, 2025, and may involve collaboration with other organizations. Selection criteria include community impact, member involvement, tool necessity, and project uniqueness.

GardenScape Professional Association/Ted Burnett Memorial Scholarship

To award scholarships to residents of the Genesee-Finger Lakes region who are students of horticulture/landscaping.

Number and Size of Awards

One award of $1,000; paid in one lump sum in the Fall and divided equally between the Fall and Spring semesters.

Allowed Use of Award

Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books, and other expenses associated with higher education.

August Corso Scholarship Fund

Scholarships shall be awarded to residents of Erie County, Ohio pursuing a post-secondary education. Preference shall be given to students pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science or Agricultural Business. Financial need is a consideration for the scholarship award.

Scholarships are available for students planning to attend an accredited nonprofit college or university, or planning to receive licensure, accreditation, or a certificate from a nonprofit vocational or apprenticeship program in the United States.

The scholarship may be renewed for a second, third, and fourth year.

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.