Through Plant America Grants, up to $1,000.00 is made available to be used for direct expenses of projects. Projects submitted for receiving a grant may be a joint venture with another organization/s. The scope of these projects in communities may include:
Beautification and/or restoration
Community gardens
School gardens/classrooms
Landscaping for Habitat for Humanity Homes
Landscaping of Blue Star Memorial Markers
Implementation of environmental practices
A horticulture or environmental educational event for the public
Project Eligibility
Who May Apply:
Individual garden clubs that are members of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Please note that recipients of previous PLANT AMERICA Community Project Grants are not eligible to apply.
Submitting Your Application
Applications must be limited to a total of two pages:
Applications of more than two pages will not be considered. Photos should not be submitted with your application.
Completed application forms and project budgets must be submitted to:
David Robson, Plant America Project Grant Chairman
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2020.
Grant recipients will be notified, and all money will be awarded by January 31, 2021.
Projects must be completed by February 28, 2022
Final report forms must be submitted by April 1, 2022.
Scale of Points
Benefit and visibility within community
40
Impact and scope of project
25
Participation of club members
15
Collaboration with community groups
15
Complete application form
5
Funding Guidelines
Grants will not be provided for:
Projects in which the club does not participate in some aspect
Purchase of Blue or Gold Star Markers
Competitive Flower Shows
Scout projects
Salaries of benefits of personnel
Political action programs
Capital drives and fund building
Scholarships and endowments
Private gardens
Lawsuits and litigation
Overhead costs
Final Reports
Projects must be completed by February 28, 2020, and final report forms are due by April 1, 2022. Please submit the following by email:
A short two to three page report describing the project, including photos
A copy of the final financial report including all income and expenses
A copy of any publicity
Please indicate if permission has been given for use of photos by NGC in print or on our website. The release form for adults and minors can be found under resource links below.