The Columbus Foundation is seeking applications for its Community Garden Grants.
Donor Name: The Columbus Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and The City of Columbus utilize a single application to maximize funding to gardens and to provide financial and material resources to re-purpose underused land and to create, continue, or expand community gardens and greenspaces to:
- Increase healthy, affordable, and local food access and education, particularly for people in under-resourced neighborhoods;
- Connect individuals to the life-enhancing benefits of community gardens and greenspaces, including health and wellness, environmental, community building, and beautification.
Funding Information
In 2026, non-profit organizations may apply for two separate grants:
- Up to $1,500 to assist with day-to-day operations of the community gardens (ongoing personnel cost are not allowable requests)
- $300 mini-grant to assist with garden operation needs such as product, soil and tools.
Eligibility Criteria
New and existing gardens and greenspaces, including community gardens, school gardens, pollinator gardens, and beautification efforts.
- 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor;
- Location in Columbus city limits for grants from the City of Columbus or Franklin County for grants from Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation
- Ability to complete project within one calendar year from date of application.
For more information, visit The Columbus Foundation.
