Fall 2025 grant cycle open June 15 – August 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 April 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 (request MUST be only for Maryland Native Plants) 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 Fall 2025 Grant Application
- Unity Gardens Grant Guidelines Fall 2025 (PDF)
- Fall 2025 Grant Application (PDF)
- Fall 2025 Grant Application (Word Doc)
View and download a sample budget and a blank budget template below:
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. Additionally, we require all plants to be native Maryland plants, with preference for plants that are native to Anne Arundel County, and we will require you to resubmit an application if it includes non-native plants.
Below, we’ve included parts of GREAT past applications you can use as guides:
- Project Description
- Photos of Site
- Maintenance Plan
- Planting Plan Hand-drawn
- Planting Plan – Computer generated
Helpful Tips: Budget Form & Funding Tips
Helpful Tips: Native Plants, Design Tool, Project How-To’s
- **NEW** Native Shrub Planting Guide
- **NEW** Planting Guidelines Check out these planting guidelines to help give you guidance on best practices before, during, and after you plant your native plants.
- How to Choose & Find Native Plants
- Local Native Plant Nurseries
- Project How-To’s: Instructions on 100+ projects for everyone!
- Helpful Tips: Grant projects can receive discounted pricing through our partners at Patuxent Nursery and Babikow Just ask!
Other Helpful Resources
- Unity Gardens Grantee Projects: Photos, Maps & More!
- Online Resources for Native Plants, Landscaping for Wildlife, Project How-To’s & More
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Are you already a Unity Gardens grant recipient? Visit our Grantee Resource Page