National Gardening Association

Mission/Giving Statement: To promote home, school and community gardening as a means to renew and sustain the essential connections between people, plants, and the environment.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Youth Garden Grants Program

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Youth Garden Grants Program: NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of these elements: Educational focus and/or curricluar ties (if applicant is a formal educaiton program); Nutrition or plant-to-food connections; Environmental awareness/education; Entrepreneurship; and Social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning.

Application Instructions: Grant instructions and application online.  More information is also available at www.kidsgardening.org/grants.asp