Healing the Planet Grant Program
The Healing the Planet Grant funds Pennsylvania projects that use native plants to restore local ecosystems, enhance green spaces, and engage communities in environmental stewardship.
Funder: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Due Dates: May 21, 2026 (Full application deadline, online submissions only)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per project; typically 30–40 grants awarded annually; project duration through November 30, 2026
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania-based projects that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability, with a focus on native planting and community engagement.
Key Information: Projects must be located in specific PA counties where GIANT/MARTIN’S operates; online submissions only.
Description
The Healing the Planet Grant Program, funded by The GIANT Company and administered by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, is an annual competitive grant supporting environmental stewardship and sustainability across Pennsylvania. The 2026 cycle focuses on community planting projects using native species, aiming to improve local ecosystems, enhance community green spaces, and foster public engagement. Eligible projects include tree, shrub, perennial, pollinator, or community garden planting, with a strong emphasis on using native Pennsylvania species and demonstrating prior planting experience. The grant is intended to empower tax-exempt organizations to implement shovel-ready projects that yield measurable environmental and community benefits.
