Grants

Spring 2025 grant cycle open Jan. 15 – March 1

Each Spring and Fall, Unity Gardens awards grants to local communities to support planting initiatives that use the power of native plants to address issues like stormwater runoff, pollution and habitat loss.

Unity Gardens funds groups such as homeowners associations, faith-based organizations, schools and scout groups, garden clubs, and other qualified nonprofits. The deadline to apply for Fall Grants is August 1. Spring Grants are due March 1.

We’re are also happy to talk to you about your potential project before you submit an application. Email unitygardensaa@gmail.com to set up a time to review your project plans with us.

To apply, all groups must submit the following: 1) Project Description, 2) Photos of the Site, 3) Sketch of the Proposed Garden, 4) Maintenance Plan, 5) Letter of Support from the Property Owner, and a 6) Proposed Budget (save in Excel or pdf).

Application and Guidelines

Online form Spring 2025 Grant Application

View and download a sample budget and a blank budget template below:

Sample-Budget-Spring-2025Download
Blank-Budget-Spring-2025Download

If you have questions, you can email us at unitygardensaa@gmail.com.

Helpful Tips: Writing a Successful Application

Your chance of receiving a grant decreases if you are missing attachments or we have to contact you for questions or clarification. Below, we’ve included parts of GREAT past applications you can use as guides: 

Helpful Tips: Budget Form & Funding Tips

Helpful Tips: Native Plants, Design Tool, Project How-To’s

Other Helpful Resources

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Are you already a Unity Gardens grant recipient? Visit our Grantee Resource Page