Aims/Priorities: The funding is for gardening projects carried out within local communities in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
The scheme is committed to:
- Sustainability in gardening so proposals need to demonstrate that they will be using sustainable gardening methods – for instance being as far as possible peat-free.
- Celebrating biodiversity so projects that encourage biodiversity and wildlife, while not essential, will be a positive.
Who can apply? Applicants must be a fully set up community group, registered charity or Community Interest Company (CIC) with a functioning non-personal bank account.
Grant Amount: Between £1,500 and £5,000
Application Process: Applications for 2026 Community Garden Grants are now open.
The current application guidelines are available on the website of the National Garden Scheme.
The application process is in two parts.
- Firstly, there is an initial check on eligibility.
- The link to the second part will be sent by email.
Note only the first 300 eligible submissions will be considered for a grant.
Applicants will be informed whether they have been successful via email in April 2026.
Contact the National Garden Scheme for further information.
Deadline: Monday 20 October 2025 (noon)
Contact Information: vince.hagan@ngs.org.uk