Community Gardens Grant Applications to Open 9 September

Delivered by the National Garden Scheme, the Community Gardens Award provides grants of £1,000 and £5,000 for the creation of a garden or a similar project (such as an allotment) with horticultural focus for the benefit of the local community.

The project should aim to bring a community together by creating a space people can share, by the acquisition and sharing of gardening knowledge and skills and by inspiring a love of gardening.

The funding can be used for a number of things, including but not limited to:

  • Plants and containers

  • Materials for flower or vegetable beds and other hard landscaping

  • Greenhouses, polytunnels and sheds

  • Seating

  • Hand tools and certain garden power tools (eg strimmers)

  • Materials for providing refreshment.

Applicants must be a fully set up community group, registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with a functioning non-personal bank account based and working in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Applications will be accepted from 9 September 2024 to noon on 28 October 2024. For more information, please visit Community Garden Grants - National Garden Scheme (ngs.org.uk)