Garden grants and school garden programs

KidsGardening GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant

United States and U.S. territories, serving Youth-serving garden and greenspace programs. Listed as a reference, not an endorsement.

Overview

KidsGardening's GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant supports eligible youth garden and greenspace programs in the United States and its territories. This listing is provided for reference, not as an endorsement, certification, ranking, or guarantee of current availability.

Services and programs

  • Youth garden grants
  • Greenspace funding
  • Online application

What to verify before you go

Contact the organization or review its official source before making a trip, placing an order, joining a garden, or applying for funding. Details that commonly change include:

  • Current application deadline
  • Eligible organization type
  • Youth participation requirements

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Sources and last verified

Source: KidsGardening. Last checked 2026-10-04.

KidsGardening's GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant supports eligible youth garden and greenspace programs in the United States and its territories. The program page describes the application process and requirements for the current cycle.

What this listing covers

The source describes eligible organization types, youth participation requirements, award information, and the online application path. Program details are cycle-specific.

Before applying

Check the current deadline, organization requirements, youth service threshold, award amount, and restrictions on recent grantees. Use the official application rather than relying on an older summary.

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