Wild Ones is inspired by your efforts to engage youth in gardening, nature education, and environmental stewardship! To help you secure funding for your project, we’ve compiled a list of grant opportunities from organizations that support youth-centered gardening, conservation, and outdoor education programs.
Disclaimer: The grant opportunities listed here are provided for informational purposes only. Wild Ones is not affiliated with these organizations, nor do we endorse or guarantee the availability of their grants. We suggest reviewing each organization’s eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
Monarch Joint Venture Garden Grant Resources for Educators – A curated list of grant opportunities for schoolyard gardens, including details on eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements. Explore opportunities.
KidsGardening Grant Opportunities – A hub for various grants supporting youth gardening and educational projects. Explore current opportunities.
Association for Butterflies Mini-Grant – Grants supporting projects focused on butterflies and pollinator habitat creation. Learn More.
Julia Rappaport Growing Gardeners Fund – Annual grants of $1,000–$2,000 for educators to start or expand youth gardening projects. Applications are generally due in May. Learn more.
Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants – Funding for student-led environmental service-learning projects. Requires completion of a PLT workshop. Learn more.
Roots & Shoots Mini-Grants (Jane Goodall Institute) – Up to $200 for youth-led projects that positively impact people, animals, and the environment. Learn more.
Sand County Foundation Pollinator Habitat Education Program – Offers Seed Starter Activities for grades K-12 and Pollinator Habitat Grants for high school students to promote hands-on pollinator conservation. Applications open in 2025. Explore resources.
Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Grant Program – $3,000 grants for K-12 school and community gardens. Open to US and Canadian schools and nonprofits.
