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# National Garden Bureau opens applications for 2026 therapeutic garden grants

Publication Date: 15.04.2026, 12:00

Program backed by industry partners will distribute $7,500 to support horticulture-based healing initiatives across North America.

The National Garden Bureau has opened [applications for its 2026 Therapeutic Garden Grant program](https://ngb.org/therapeutic-grant-program/garden-grant-application/), offering a total of $7,500 in funding to organizations that use gardens to support healing and rehabilitation. The initiative, now in its 12th year, is supported by American Meadows, Ball Horticultural Company, and Sakata Seed America.

Since its launch in 2014, the program has distributed more than $62,000 to therapeutic horticulture projects across North America. The grants aim to promote garden-based interventions that contribute to mental and physical well-being, including reducing stress, improving motor skills, and strengthening community engagement. According to the organization, five grants will be awarded in 2026 to nonprofit programs that demonstrate clear therapeutic goals, community reach, and professional oversight.

Applications are open through July 1, 2026. Selected finalists will be evaluated by a panel of experts, with final recipients determined in part through public voting on social media between September 15 and 30. Eligible projects must support activities such as job training, vocational therapy, food production, or environmental education, and be operated or advised by a registered horticultural therapist.

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