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ABOUT US

PLANT AMERICA was established in 2017, guided by former NGC President Nancy Hargroves. With NGC’s commitment to community-focused initiatives, PLANT AMERICA thrives and supports NGC’s mission to foster a passion for gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental stewardship. Through various projects, PLANT AMERICA beautifies public spaces, educates both children and about gardening, and instills pride in local, city, and county efforts.

Grant Guidelines

Grant Application Timeline

PLANT AMERICA Community Project Grant applications are available to NGC member clubs from April 1 to October 15 each year. These grants support new projects that will take place in the following year. NGC committee members will review the applications and notify grant recipients in December. Funds are distributed in January or February and are to be implemented that same year, with project completion required within about one year, but no later than February 28 of the subsequent year. Final reports outlining each project are due by April 1 of that year.

Guidelines

Uses for Grants:

Through Plant America Grants, up to $2,000.00 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 or Gold Star Memorial Markers

  • Implementation of environmental practices

  • A horticulture or environmental educational event for the public

Eligibility

Who May Apply:

  • Individual and Near 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 Applications

Applications must be limited to a total of two pages:

  1. Your PLANT AMERICA application form

  2. Your project budget

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:

PlantAmericaGrants@gardenclub.org

Scale of Points

Benefit and visibility within community — 35

Impact and scope of project — 30

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

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.

Resources

Click here to view the PLANT AMERICA Grant Application.

Click here to view the Photo Release form.

If you have questions regarding Plant America project grants, please contact:

David Robson, NGC PLANT AMERICA Project Chairman

Application Process
Resources
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