Now Open – 2025 Youth Garden Grant!
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The leaves are changing colors, students are settled into their classes, and now it is time to launch our annual Youth Garden Grant!

Since 1982, the grant has supported school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for youth and their communities. On November 12th, KidsGardening will begin accepting applications for the 2025 grant, marking the 43rd year of this flagship award that exemplifies our mission: to create opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening.

The grant is open until December 13, 2024, and programs can apply in either English or Spanish.

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How to apply for a Youth Garden Grant

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Any organization in the United States or US Territories planning a new or improving an existing garden program that serves at least 15 youth between the ages of 0 and 18 is eligible to apply. In early 2025, 50 organizations will be awarded $500 in funding for their youth garden program.

Fifteen winners will receive the Bluestone Perennials School Garden Award

The Bluestone Perennials School Garden Award will support fifteen school garden programs with a $500 grant to kick-start or maintain their garden. This award is sponsored by our friends at Bluestone Perennials.

Five winners will receive the Crescent Garden Container Gardening Award

The Crescent Garden Container Gardening Award will support five youth garden programs with a $500 grant and a container gardening package, valued at $1,775. This award is sponsored by our friends at Crescent Garden.

Thirty winners will receive the Garden Champions Award

The Garden Champions Award will support thirty youth garden programs with a $500 grant to kick-start or maintain their garden. This award is sponsored by American Meadows, Garden Tower Project, Little Seeds, Mahoney's Garden Centers, Stark Bros, and individual donations.

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Youth Garden Grant Impact

Last year’s programs reached nearly 13,000 youth in 29 states nationwide. Read more in the 2024 Youth Garden Grant Impact Report.

We look forward to reading your application! Apply by December 13, 2024, to be considered.

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Support the 2025 Youth Garden Grant

You can support the Youth Garden Grant by donating today! This grant is not possible without the generosity of folks like you.

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