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There are many ways to raise money to support therapeutic horticulture programs: grants, special events, sales, fees, donations, sponsorship, and more. There are also many aspects of the program to promote, including Health, Nutrition, Exercise, Community Development, Education, Science, Art, Job Training, etc. Below are some ideas to get you started.
Learn About Fundraising
Fundraising for Community Gardens by Gary Goosman (PDF), American Community Gardening Association
Funding sources
- National Garden Bureau Therapeutic Garden Grant– 5 gardens selected each year, a total of $7,500 awarded
- Must have existed for over a year and have a 5-year commitment to remain on the property.
- Have a registered Horticulture Therapist on staff or as an advisor,
- Impact a “significant number”,
- Eligible organizations: Schools, non-profits, hospitals, retirement centers, rehabilitative facilities, veteran facilities, community centers, inter-generational groups, job-training centers, food pantries, and public gardens throughout the United States and Canada.
- Master Gardener Associations: some are nonprofits seeking community projects to fund
- Local Garden Clubs: many have funds earmarked to support community projects
- Local Foundations: check online directories for local civic organizations and foundations funding wellness or health initiatives
- Fiskars: Orange Thumb initiative supports community and school gardening projects, as well as direct equipment donations to projects
- Whole Foods Foundation: Grants to support community projects that lead to growing fresh food and educating people on the importance of a healthy way of eating
- American Public Garden Association Supports programs in public gardens with specific impacts