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Applications open on September 19, 2026

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NATIVE FLORA SEEDS · 2026–2027

Community Grant Program

Supporting real, community-based projects that use native plants to restore land, support pollinators, and bring practical environmental work into everyday spaces.

Grant types.

PRIMARY AWARD

Seed Grant

Native seed packages tailored to your project type, region, and site conditions.

FUNDING TIER

Micro Grant

Reimbursement or direct award for project materials, site prep, or community engagement.

$500–$2,500

Who can apply.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

  • Nonprofits and community organizations
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Municipalities and public land managers
  • Homeowner associations and neighborhood groups
  • Volunteer-led restoration groups

ELIGIBLE PROJECT TYPES

  • Habitat restoration and land conversion
  • Pollinator gardens and meadows
  • Educational and demonstration gardens
  • Sustainable land management initiatives

NOT ELIGIBLE

  • Private residential landscaping projects
  • Short-term or temporary plantings
  • Projects without a defined maintenance plan

Grant cycles.

PRIMARY

Fall Cycle

Opens September 2026
Closes Mid-October 2026
Awards November 2026
Seeds ship Late fall 2026
Best for larger projects, prairie installations, first-time site conversions.
SUPPLEMENTAL

Spring Cycle

Opens February–March 2027
Awards April 2027
Gap-fill planting, demonstration gardens, prior recipients.

What your application needs.

01
Project overview
Brief description of goals and scope
02
Site description
Location, size, soil type, sun exposure
03
Planting plan
Species list or general approach
04
Maintenance plan
How the site will be cared for long-term
05
Community impact statement
Who benefits and how
06
Current site photos
2–3 images showing existing conditions

How we select projects.

1
Mission alignment
Projects that advance native plant use, ecological restoration, or pollinator support.
2
Feasibility
Clear plan, realistic timeline, and capacity to complete the work.
3
Community visibility
Public or shared spaces where the project can inspire others.
4
Long-term sustainability
Commitment to ongoing care and stewardship.
5
Effective use of resources
Maximizing impact with the grant provided.

Reporting.

Reporting is intentionally simple — the goal is to document progress, not create administrative work.

REQUIRED · FINAL REPORT

Final Report

  • Photos of completed project
  • Brief outcomes summary
  • Basic accounting of funds used
ENCOURAGED · MIDPOINT UPDATE

Midpoint Update

  • Progress photos
  • Tag NativeFloraSeeds on social media
  • Inspire future applicants

Applications Open Sep 2026

Fall Cycle applications open September 2026. Get your site photos and planting plan ready.

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Our Previous Grants

Homegrown National Park

Native Flora Seeds
has donated $20,000 to help support their important mission.  As a nonprofit, all our profits go to support building native plant habitat across the USA. Jim Carras, the founder of Native Flora Seeds, is also a member of Homegrown
National Park Board of Directors. Working with Dr. Doug Tallamy, and the other
board members, further supports working together as partners.




Hideaway HOA for Dog Park

Native Flora Seeds is proud to recognize the Hideaway Homeowners
Association for completing a community native plant garden project through the
Native Flora Seeds Grant Program. The grant provided seeds, guidance, and
limited project funding to help a volunteer team from the HOA establish native
plant gardens around the Hideaway Dog Park.

Historic Hubbard Cemetery

The partnership between the Hubbard Cemetery Association and Native Flora Seeds highlights how community organizations can work together to preserve history while strengthening biodiversity. Through its grant program, Native Flora Seeds ensures that donations and seed sales translate directly into real planting projects. Each grant helps communities transform open spaces into habitats that benefit both people and wildlife.