Do you offer any grants or discounts for non-profit community landscape facility projects?

Thank you for reaching out with such a thoughtful question. As someone deeply involved in supporting community-driven spaces, I understand how vital funding is for non-profit landscape projects—whether it’s a community garden, a park renovation, or a nature-based learning area.

The short answer is yes, but with a nuance that depends on the specifics of your project. While we don’t directly offer a standardized “grant” application form like a government agency might, we do provide meaningful discounts and in-kind support for qualified non-profit community landscape facility projects. Here’s how it works:

1. Partnership-Based Discounts

We maintain a “Community Roots” program that offers a sliding-scale discount (typically 15–30% off materials, design services, or consultation fees) for registered 501(c)(3) non-profits. The exact percentage depends on the project’s scale, volunteer involvement, and environmental impact. I personally review each application because I believe every seed planted in a community space ripples outward.

2. In-Kind Donations & Pro-Bono Design

For small, hyper-local projects—like a school pollinator garden or a community center’s accessible pathway—we sometimes waive design fees entirely. This is our way of planting equity where it’s needed most. Our team loves rolling up our sleeves alongside volunteers, so if your group has sweat equity, we match it with expertise.

3. Leveraging Our Network

We can’t always fund the entire project, but we can connect you with local foundations, material suppliers, and even municipal grants that align with your mission. For example, I recently helped a church-affiliated community garden secure a $5,000 native plant grant through a partner nursery.

How to Apply?

Email me directly (yes, I read every request) with a brief overview: your non-profit status, project location, timeline, and the specific community need you’re addressing. I’ll respond within 5 business days with a tailored discount offer or guidance on other funding streams.

A Little Humble Advice:

Focus your proposal on *long-term community benefit*—like youth education, food security, or green space access in underserved areas. We prioritize projects that prove community ownership (e.g., maintenance plans, volunteer rosters). This makes funders more likely to say “yes” not just to you, but to the story you’re building together.

I hope this gives you a clear path forward. Let’s turn that landscape vision into a living, breathing place where people gather, grow, and belong.