Grant Opportunities
Fund your next youth garden project with a grant from KidsGardening!

KidsGardening Grant Opportunities
KidsGardening offers a variety of grants to new and existing youth garden programs across the nation. Each funding opportunity has its own timeline, defining features, eligibility requirements, and reporting expectations. We encourage you to explore our grant programs below to see which one might be the best fit for your particular situation. If something catches your eye, you can find more details on each grantās homepage.

2025 Waterwise Garden Grant
Hunter Industries and KidsGardening are working together to offer the Waterwise Garden Grant to support public and charter schools planning to teach about water conservation, water stewardship, and responsible water management through gardening. In 2026, twenty-five elementary schools and/or middle schools will be awarded $1,000 - $2,250 in funding and an irrigation supply kit valued at $500.
Open from September 2 - October 3, 2025.

Youth Garden Grant
Since 1982, the Youth Garden Grant has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities.Ā
The Youth Garden Grant will open in November 2025.

GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant
2025 Lots of Compassion Grant
Together, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and KidsGardening designed the Lots of Compassion Grant program to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow compassion in their community. In 2025, 10 grantees will receive $20,000 each to transform a vacant lot into a garden. A total of $200,000 will be awarded annually.
Grant Application Support
Grant writing tips and how to navigate our online grant application platform
More Grant Opportunities
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Grant Winners
Meet our amazing grant winners, listed by award