Grants

Western Growers Foundation Each school awarded will receive up to $1500, books and educational resources for teachers

California Fertilizer Foundation Teachers interested in starting or expanding a school garden are invited to apply for one of 24 CFF School Garden Grants of $1,200 plus educational materials.

Lowes Outdoor Classroom Grants Program Lowe’s will donate $5 million to public schools and public school parent teacher groups - at more than 1,000 different public schools per school year. Click here to see if you are eligible!

Seeds for Education Grant Program Invites Applications Wild Ones is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Schools, nature centers, and other nonprofit and not-for-profit places of learning (including houses of worship) with a site available for this stewardship project may apply for an SFE grant.

Fiskars' Project Orange Thumb Community Garden Grants Since its inception, Fiskars’ Project Orange Thumb provided over $1 million to 115 community groups and helped to complete nine garden makeovers in the U.S. and Canada. 

California ReLeaf Grant Incorporated nonprofit organizations and unincorporated community based groups in California are invited to apply for this grant to purchase, plant and then maintain trees on public land.

America the Beautiful Fund Grants of seed packets are offered on the basis of availability and relative need. 

Environmental Protection Agency Here's where you'll find both federal and non federal funding sources for your ideas or projects. The EPA grants up to 3 million per year. Search around this site their is much to see.

Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Kids Cabbage Program 3rd grade classes can request "oversized" cabbage plants as part of the cabbage program. Participating students have the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship.

Captain Planet Foundation The Captain Planet Foundation awards grants of up to $2,500 to hands on projects that promote understanding of environmental issues in youth.

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation FTPF programs strategically donate orchards where the harvest will best serve communities for generations, at places such as community gardens, public schools, city/state parks, low-income neighborhoods, Native American reservations, international hunger relief sites, and animal sanctuaries.

American Honda Foundation Help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding grants to nonprofits, while strategically assisting communities in deriving long-term benefits. Grants range from $20,000-$60,000.

Annie's Grants for Gardens Annie's offers a limited number of small grants to community gardens, school gardens and other educational programs that connect children directly to real food.

California Native Garden Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Types of support include garden design services, in-kind donations of plants and landscape materials, volunteer assistance, and direct financial assistance. Grant amounts are limited to $1,000 for in-kind assistance, $500 in direct cash assistance, and $5,000 for design services. Grants are reviewed by the CNGF board. A typical grant cycle is about 5 months.