Applications Open October 24: Franklin County Community Garden Grant
The 2026 Franklin County Community Garden Grant is made possible through the support of Franklin County and Franklin Park Conservatory. Central Ohio continues to thrive as a hub for community gardening and urban agriculture. This grant program provides funding to help local groups re-purpose underused land and to create, continue, or expand community gardens and greenspaces.
The goal of the grant program is to increase access to healthy, affordable, and local food particularly for people in under-resourced neighborhoods and to connect individuals to the many life-enhancing benefits of community gardening, including health and wellness, environmental stewardship, community building, and neighborhood beautification.
Nonprofit with community-based gardening efforts are invited to apply for funding of up to $1,500 to support their projects in 2026.
Applications are open from October 24-November 24. Grant recipients will be notified by January 2026. Grant-funded projects must be completed by October 2026.
Have any questions or need assistance applying? Join Franklin Park Conservatory Growing to Green staff on Tuesday, October 28 from 12:30-2:00 PM for a virtual grant walkthrough and Q&A session. HERE is the link to join the discussion.