Community Garden Grants
The Columbus Foundation
At a glance
This funding opportunity is offered by The Columbus Foundation. Awards range from $300 to $1,500. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Amount
$300 - $1,500
Who can apply
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 city limits for grants from the City of Columbus or Franklin County for grants from Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Ability to complete project within one calendar year from date of…
About this opportunity
Garden Grants provide financial and material resources to organizations that aim to re-purpose underused land to create, continue, or expand community gardens and greenspaces in central Ohio. Central Ohio is a thriving hub for community gardening and urban agriculture. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The City of Columbus utilize a single application to maximize funding to gardens and to provide financial and material resources to re-purpose underused land and to create, continue, or expand community gardens and greenspaces to: 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, c...