Community Garden Grants
The Columbus Foundation grant funds community, school, and pollinator gardens in Central Ohio to boost healthy food access, education, and neighborhood well-being through group-focused gardening projects.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per garden project; $300 mini-grants available; generally for one-year projects.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and community groups in Central Ohio to create, sustain, or expand community gardens and greenspaces, increasing healthy food access and community well-being.
Description
This grant program provides financial and material support to organizations aiming to transform underused land into community gardens and greenspaces in Central Ohio. The primary goals are to increase access to healthy, affordable, and local food—especially in under-resourced neighborhoods—and to foster community health, wellness, environmental improvement, and neighborhood beautification. Both new and existing gardens, including school and pollinator gardens, are eligible. The program emphasizes food production, education, and projects that benefit groups rather than individuals.
