Find a Grant

• Find a grant for your particular type of garden projectImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Rene Ehrhardt
  
  Locate a garden grant that is of interest to your organization. Use the links below in the reference area.
  
  

Get the Application

• Community gardens require a lot of planningImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of alex de carvalho
  
  Request a grant application. Make note of all deadlines and paperwork required. Now is the time to be sure you have a solid plan for your garden.
  
  

Fill out the Forms

• Fill out all of the paperworkImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of John Patrick Robichaud
  
  Fill out the grant application completely. Get the required signatures and be sure that you have all of the paperwork and financial information that the grant requires. Take pictures of the garden site if required.
  
  

Mail in the Paperwork

• Mail the application in on timeImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Peter Dutton
  
  Make copies prior to sending in the grant package. Mail the grant application along with all required paperwork at least one week prior to the due date. Use a mail service with a tracking number.
  
  

Improve your Chances

• Experience with grant writing improves your chances of getting a grantImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Kevin Dooley
  
  Your organization may want to consider hiring a professional grant writer. Another option is to have a volunteer or employee take a grant writing course.