Michigan Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants may benefit organizations whose youth or family programs intersect with gardening, horticulture, or community garden education, provided they demonstrate measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Michigan may be eligible for support, including garden or horticulture initiatives. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches across diverse fields and considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year, typically by invitation following a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek funding for projects such as child advocacy, homelessness services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports these efforts with grants up to US $15,000, which may include youth-focused garden or outdoor learning initiatives in Michigan.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Michigan and globally can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale innovative solutions for underserved communities. Focused on bold, scalable social and environmental ventures, this support combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building and a peer community over three years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Michigan Innovation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to tackle social challenges in Michigan can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage work in crisis response, education access and equity, and economic empowerment for predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include garden or urban agriculture initiatives with tech-enabled, workforce, or education components.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Michigan
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Michigan can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may include garden or garden-based education components.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michigan Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Michigan and across the U.S. can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with typical awards of More than US $100,000 for arts and science programs. Funding supports program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs, prioritizing arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives that reach large audiences.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Michigan
Michigan 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on community wellbeing, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites nonprofits whose work may include garden or horticulture projects that support these priorities to apply.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michigan Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Michigan nonprofits, schools, governments, and social enterprises working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000 in the U.S. from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Programs that include garden or horticulture components for urban low-income children and youth may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Michigan Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in communities where PNC has a significant presence can seek funding for early childhood education or community economic development initiatives. PNC Foundation provides support for programs such as early learning, affordable housing, small business assistance, workforce development, arts, and neighborhood revitalization that benefit low- and moderate-income residents and families.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Michigan Community Programs
Nonprofit, accredited charities in Michigan running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts programs may be eligible for philanthropic support, including community garden and environmental education projects. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide with humanitarian and social development, science and education, community and environment, and arts and culture initiatives through local affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Michigan
Michigan horticulture and gardening nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organizations may be eligible if their garden or related programs advance health care access, child and women’s health, literacy, or broader human and social services in the U.S. or abroad.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan working on community development, basic needs, housing, workforce education, or related initiatives can seek sponsorship support through Bank of America Foundation. Grants may benefit garden and green-space projects that preserve neighborhoods, advance environmental goals, or enhance arts and culture within low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, including those in Michigan. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities provide poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related human and social services worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Michigan Agriculture and Food Funding via Americana Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities working on sustainable agriculture, food systems, or natural resources in Michigan can access funding through the Americana Foundation, with awards of US $10,000 - US $25,000. Projects that build community food systems, support small and marginalized farmers, and increase access to healthy, locally grown food may be competitive.
Americana Foundation
Program Funding for Small Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it welcomes requests worldwide, including Michigan garden and environmental projects.
Hansen Family Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line can seek funding for programs in areas like education, poverty relief, nature conservation, and family or youth services. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, program-focused projects; Michigan garden or horticulture nonprofits may be eligible if their work aligns with these priorities and regional requirements.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Michigan Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that aid key service goals. Insperity supports horticulture and gardening organizations when they contribute to communities where employees live and work, are Insperity clients, or have strong employee involvement; organizations may apply once per year.
Insperity
Michigan Community Services Funding via Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation provides Michigan nonprofit charitable organizations with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. 501(c)(3) groups running community or garden-related programs may be eligible if their work advances respect for people, the environment, and life in an ever-changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Michigan seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project needs, issued as unrestricted support, for U.S.-headquartered organizations working locally or globally.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan and across the U.S. can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds museums, cultural and performing arts, education and youth programs, health facilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives, which may include garden or horticulture-related projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Michigan Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural work, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects, which can include community or school garden efforts that fit these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Michigan Garden and Youth Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Michigan with programs in youth development, food access, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community projects. Community and school garden initiatives that support families or underserved youth may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Keller Foundation Youth Programs Grants in Michigan
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth and family programs in Michigan can apply for Keller Foundation grants of US $2,500 - US $50,000. Focused on innovative services for core city youth in and around Grand Rapids, funding may support education, enrichment, arts, literacy, after-school, health, environmental, and human services initiatives that benefit children and families.
Keller Foundation
Michigan Community Services Funding via Berrien Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, religious institutions, schools, and units of government serving Berrien County, Michigan can receive support for community services and critical needs through the Low Family Foundation We See You Grants. Berrien Community Foundation administers this funding, which may benefit projects such as community gardens and horticulture programs within a 100-mile radius of Berrien County.
Berrien Community Foundation
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Michigan with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition recognizes collaborations among public, private, and social sector leaders, which may include community garden or horticulture initiatives that build cohesive, model communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation