Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants bring native beauty to parks, nature centers and other public spaces.
Donor Name: Florida Wildflower Foundation
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These grants provide funds with which to purchase Florida native wildflowers and plants for public projects that showcase the beauty and ecological function of Florida’s native wildflowers and plants.
The goal of the Viva Florida program is to educate the public about the role of native plants in supporting native pollinators and providing wildlife habitat. The gardens will serve as demonstrations of how native wildflowers and plants can be used in home and public landscapes.
Funding Information
- Up to $3,000 per project may be awarded.
- Funds are delivered in two payments: 50% upon receipt of the signed contract/agreement, and 50% at the end of the grant cycle upon receipt and approval of final report (based on the project timeline).
- A minimum of 80% of the grant funds must be used to purchase native wildflowers, grasses and/or flowering shrubs and vines (may be live material or seeds).
- Additional funding may be available for plant replacement or garden enhancement after the one-year commitment has ended.
Eligibility Criteria
- The purpose of this grant is to establish or enhance a native demonstration planting in a park, nature center or other public space.
- Eligibility is limited to Florida-based agencies and organizations with a mission, vision and values aligned with the mission, vision and values of the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide educational programming relevant to the planting and its purpose.
- Projects should aim to increase the awareness and knowledge of native wildflowers, grasses, and flowering shrubs and vines among visitors by demonstrating the benefits and beauty of Florida native plants in cultivated landscapes.
For more information, visit Florida Wildflower Foundation.
