Youth Gardening Grants
NDSU Extension offers funds to support youth gardening projects in North Dakota.
North Dakota State University Extension makes grants up to $600 available on a competitive basis to support youth gardening projects in North Dakota. In 2023, approximately $22,500 was available.
Schools, 4-H clubs, community organizations, church groups and other youth organizations were encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply was March 15, 2023.
Funds may be used to purchase gardening supplies (hand tools, soil, seeds, plants, containers, etc.) and teaching supplies. Funds cannot be used for food, transportation, gas, labor or major equipment.
Any project related to youth and gardening is eligible. Examples of possible projects include:
- The establishment of school gardens to promote the consumption of healthy foods.
- Food security gardens that grow vegetables to be donated to local food pantries.
- Construction projects such as building raised garden beds for the elderly.
- Beautification projects at schools, parks, museums or along streets.
- Planting trees to establish small arboreta or orchards at schools or parks.
Selection criteria include (but are not limited to) the number of children involved, number of days of activity involved, and the value of the project to the overall community. Projects funded in previous years are described in our Annual Reports.
2024 Applications
Applications will become available in January 2024
