Request a Grant

Every calendar year, the Garden Foundation of RI Inc. (GFRI) is pleased to consider applications for financial support for projects specifically relating to gardening and other horticultural endeavors, emphasizing educational components.

Eligibility and Requirements:

- Applicants are limited to one grant request per year per organization.
- Applicants may submit grant requests up to three consecutive years, but after the third year, must take a year off before applying again.
- Please submit an itemized budget of what you are requesting funding for and include each item’s estimated cost, including quotes for materials, tools, and labor. Only grants with itemized budgets will be considered.
- Grant funds cannot be used for wages, gas mileage, or planning.
- Each grant application will be considered on its merits and weighed accordingly, subject to available funds.

If Approved:

Funds must be expended by the end of that calendar year unless the applicant requests and is given an extension from the Foundation. Each grant is limited to $3000. Smaller grant requests may have a better chance of being approved.
A final grant recap is due by October 31 of the donation year – itemizing funds used.
An extension may be granted if necessary. Please include photos approved for our website use.
Your project may be assigned a GFRI liaison who will facilitate reports, photos and rapport. Please include your project’s name, leader’s name, mailing address, phone and email.

Important Information

Applications for grants will be accepted during the below application window:

WINTER: January 1 – February 15

Grants will be considered in light of the Foundation’s mission to support horticulture programs in the State of Rhode Island and surrounding communities.
Funds will be made available following grant review and approval by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, for the approved purpose only.

Questions?

Email us at [email protected] with any additional questions.

Organization Information

Organization Name

Is this organization a non-profit?

How many years established or is it a new organization?

Have you received a grant from GFRI in the past?

Provide a brief description of the organization:

Vision, mission or goals

Project Information

Project Name

Location of Project

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Projected start date

Projected Completion

Project Leader Name

Phone Number

Provide a brief description of the project’s purpose and expected results:

Who benefits from this project?

Requested Amount:

Please submit an itemized budget of what you are requesting funding for and include each item’s estimated cost, including quotes for materials, tools, labor. Only grants with itemized budgets will be considered

Upload your itemized budget

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Upload only these formats: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .docx

Name *

First

Last

Role in Organization

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Confirm Email

If accepted, the check is written to whom? *

If accepted, the check is sent to what address? *

Consent Statement

I agree to the criteria and guidelines for the GFRI Project Grant program provided at the beginning of this form. If your organization receives a grant through this program, it is required that you provide a recap at the projects completion or the end of the fiscal year including photos cleared for publicity release.

Name *

Type your full name.

Date *