Deadline: 21-Mar-25
The Columbus Foundation’s Community Garden Grants Program provides financial and material resources to organizations that aim to re-purpose underused land to create, continue, or expand community gardens and greenspaces.
Objectives
- Increase healthy, affordable, and local food access and education, particularly for people in under-resourced neighborhoods;
- Connect individuals to the life-enhancing benefits of community gardens and greenspaces, including health and wellness, environmental, community building, and beautification.
Funding Information
- Nonprofit gardening efforts may apply for funding (up to $1,500) and in-kind product donations (up to $300 from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company) on a yearly basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- New and existing gardens and greenspaces, including community gardens, school gardens, pollinator gardens, and beautification efforts.
- 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor;
- Location in Columbus or Franklin County;
- Ability to complete project within one calendar year from date of application.
For more information, visit The Columbus Foundation.